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Noun: sulphonic acid
Usage: Brit, Cdn (US: sulfonic acid)
  1. An acid derived from sulphuric acid
    "sulphonic acids are important in the production of detergents and dyes";
    - sulfonic acid [N. Amer]

Derived forms: sulphonic acids

Type of: acid

Encyclopedia: Sulphonic acid