sulphacid

/ˈsʌlfəsɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

A hypothetical acid formed by the substitution of a hydrogen atom in a hydrocarbyl group with a sulphur atom.

“The concept of a sulphacid in organic chemistry is still a topic of ongoing research and debate.”

Synonyms

  • hypothetical acid
  • organosulphur compound

Antonyms

  • actual acid
  • known substance