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sulfonic

[suhl-fon-ik]

adjective

Chemistry.
  1. sulfo.



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Word History and Origins

Origin of sulfonic1

First recorded in 1870–75; sulfone + -ic
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Example Sentences

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Sulfonic acid, which can cause serious harm to human health, has leaked into the Rio Seco in Joinville, southern Brazil.

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The particular compound in the beef is known as perfluorooctane sulfonic acid, or PFOS.

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Taurine is an amino sulfonic acid found in many energy drinks due to its performance-enhancing properties.

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The city closed the Haven well in May 2014 after high levels of perfluorooctane sulfonic acid were found in its water supply.

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The city closed the Pease base’s Haven well in May 2014 after high levels of perfluorooctane sulfonic acid were found in its water supply.

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sulfonesulfonic acid