THIONIC

Etymology

Adjective

thionic (not comparable)

Of or pertaining to sulfur

Source: Wiktionary


Thi*on"ic, a. Etym: [Gr. (Chem.)

Definition: Of or pertaining to sulphur; containing or resembling sulphur; specifically, designating certain of the thio compounds; as, the thionic acids. Cf. Dithionic, Trithionic, Tetrathionic, etc.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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