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(chemistry) A ketone-like compound in which the oxygen is replaced by sulfur, having the general formula R₂C=S.
Use thione when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Thione means (chemistry) A ketone-like compound in which the oxygen is replaced by sulfur, having the general formula R₂C=S.
Common synonyms include thioketone.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use thione where its definition matches the intended context.
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