dithionous acid

/ (daɪˈθaɪənəs) /


noun
  1. an unstable dibasic acid known only in solution and in the form of dithionite salts. It is a powerful reducing agent. Formula: H 2 S 2 O 4: Also called: hyposulphurous acid, hydrosulphurous acid

Origin of dithionous acid

1
from di- 1 + thion-, from Greek theion sulphur + -ous

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