sulphoxide

/ˈsʌlfɒksaɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

A compound that contains the sulphur-oxygen group, typically in the form of R–S(=O)–R′, where R and R′ are organic groups.

“The chemist studied the properties of sulphoxides in her laboratory.”

Synonyms

  • sulfide
  • sulfoxide

Antonyms

  • carboxylate
  • oxoacid