sulfionide

/ˈsʌlfənaɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

A sulfone, in organic chemistry, is an organic compound that contains the sulfone functional group.

“The researcher studied the properties of sulfones in their experiment.”

2. suffix

A suffix used in chemistry to denote a sulfone group in a compound.

“The chemist added the sulfone suffix to the compound’s name.”

Synonyms

  • sulfone
  • sulfonic acid derivative

Antonyms

  • sulfide