benzenesulfonamide

noun

The amide of benzenesulfonic acid; any derivative of this compound, especially ones that are used as intermediates in the synthesis of dyes, photochemicals and disinfectants

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Meanings

nounbenzenesulfonamide (plural benzenesulfonamides)

plural benzenesulfonamides

  1. chemistryThe amide of benzenesulfonic acid; any derivative of this compound, especially ones that are used as intermediates in the synthesis of dyes, photochemicals and disinfectants

Origin

Blend of benzenesulfonic acid + amide.

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APA

benzenesulfonamide. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/benzenesulfonamide

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“benzenesulfonamide.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/benzenesulfonamide. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “benzenesulfonamide,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/benzenesulfonamide.

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