sulfonic acid

sulfonic acid

n.

Any of several organic acids containing one or more sulfonic groups.

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sulfonic acid

n

(Elements & Compounds) the US preferred spelling of sulphonic acid

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sulfon′ic ac′id

n.

any of a large group of organic compounds of the structure RSO₂OH, used in the synthesis of phenols, dyes, and other substances.

[1870–75]

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sulfonic acid - an acid derived from sulphuric acid sulphonic acid acid - any of various water-soluble compounds having a sour taste and capable of turning litmus red and reacting with a base to form a salt

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