DMSO

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DMSO (d

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A colorless hygroscopic liquid, (CH₃)₂SO, obtained from lignin, used as an industrial solvent and in medicine as a penetrant to convey medications into the tissues.

[d(i)m(ethyl)s(ulf)o(xide).]

DMSO

abbreviation for

(Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) dimethylsulphoxide

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