English Explanatory Dictionary

mahogany acid

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

Any of a group of sulfonic acids obtained by the action of sulfuric acid on petroleum fractions

Word forms

mahogany acid mahogany acids

Etymology

From their dark brown colour.

Related words

mahogany soap

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