Noun: sulphonic acid
Usage: Brit, Cdn (US: sulfonic acid)
Usage: Brit, Cdn (US: sulfonic acid)
- 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