benzenesulfonic acid

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noun
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  • (organic compound) The simplest aromatic sulfonic acid, a colourless deliquescent sheet crystal or white wax solid that is soluble in water and ethanol.

Etymology

Compound from English benzene + English sulphonic acid.

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English

sulphonic acid

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