noun
thiocyanate
Chemical term for a salt or ester of thiocyanic acid. Used in analytical chemistry and industrial contexts.
チオシアン酸塩は、鉄イオンの検出に用いられる。
Thiocyanate is used for detecting iron ions.
チオシアン酸 is thiocyanic acid, while チオシアン酸塩 is its salt or ester.
From English 'thiocyanate', combining 'thio-' (sulfur) and 'cyanate'. The Japanese form is a direct loanword adaptation.