sulfo

¹ American  

[suhl-foh] / ˈsʌl foʊ /

adjective

Chemistry.

1. containing the sulfo group; sulfonic.

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sulfo- ² American  

1. variant of sulf-, especially before a consonant.

   sulfocarbanilide.

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Usage

What does sulfo- mean? The combining form sulfo- is used like a prefix meaning “sulfur,” a nonmetallic element known for its distinctive odor. This form is used in a few scientific terms, especially in chemistry. The form sulfo- comes from Latin sulfur, meaning both “sulfur” and “brimstone.”What are variants of sulfo-?The form sulfo- is a variant of sulf-, which gains an -o- when combined with words or word elements beginning with consonants. In British English, sulfo- is spelled sulph- or sulpho-, as in sulphide. Want to know more? Read our Words That Use articles for these combining forms.

Etymology

Origin of sulfo

Shortening of sulfonic or sulfonyl

Example Sentences

In this study, the researchers developed a new proton-exchange membrane comprising graphene sheets with 5-10 nm-diameter holes, which are chemically modified with sulfanilic functional groups affording sulfo groups around the holes.

From Science Daily • Sep. 22, 2023