sulfonate

sulfonate definition - medical

sul·fo·nate (sŭlˈfə-nātˌ)

noun
A salt or ester of sulfonic acid.
verb
  1. To introduce one or more sulfonic acid groups into an organic compound.
  2. To treat with sulfonic acid.

Related Forms:

  • sulˌfo·naˈtion noun

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