sulphinic

/sʌlfɪˈnɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

Of or relating to a salt or compound containing the group SO2H.

“The sulphinic acid was isolated from the fermentation broth.”

2. noun

A salt or compound containing the group SO2H.

“Sulphinic acid is used as a reducing agent in organic synthesis.”

Synonyms

  • sulfenic
  • sulfonic

Antonyms

  • non-reducing
  • oxidizing