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THIONYL
Noun
thionyl (plural thionyls)
(chemistry) The divalent radical O=S<
Synonyms
• sulfinyl
Source: Wiktionary
Thi"on*yl, n. Etym: [Thionic + -yl.] (Chem.)
Definition: The hypothetical radical SO, regarded as an essential constituent of certain sulphurous compounds; as, thionyl chloride.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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