Sulfonation
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Sulfonation is a noun meaning (chemistry) The replacement of a hydrogen atom of an organic compound with a sulfonic acid (-SO₃H) functional group, often by reaction with sulfuric acid at high temperatures.
Meaning
(chemistry) The replacement of a hydrogen atom of an organic compound with a sulfonic acid (-SO₃H) functional group, often by reaction with sulfuric acid at high temperatures.
Word Forms
- sulfonations
- sulphonation
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sulfation, sulphonation, sulfination, sulphation, sulfuration, desulfonation.
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