sulphonic Meaning, Definition & Usage
Sul*phon"ic adjective
Definitions
(Chem.) Pertaining to, or derived from, a sulphone; -- used specifically to designate any one of a series of acids (regarded as acid ethereal salts of sulphurous acid) obtained by the oxidation of the mercaptans, or by treating sulphuric acid with certain aromatic bases (as benzene); as, phenyl .sulphonic acid,C6H5.SO2.OH , a stable colorless crystalline substance