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benzenesulfonic acid

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The simplest aromatic sulfonic acid, a colourless deliquescent sheet crystal or white wax solid that is soluble in water and ethanol.

Word forms

benzenesulfonic acid benzenesulfonic acids benzenesulphonic acid

Etymology

From benzene + sulphonic acid.

Derived words

benzenesulfonate benzenesulfonamide
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