sulphoxism

/ˈsʌlfɒksɪzəm/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare or obsolete term used to describe a supposed form of chemical or biochemical reaction.

“The professor mentioned the concept of sulphoxism in her lecture on organic chemistry, but it’s no longer widely accepted in the field.”

Synonyms

  • decomposition
  • oxidation

Antonyms

  • combustion
  • synthesis