benzenesulfonic acid

noun

The simplest aromatic sulfonic acid, a colourless deliquescent sheet crystal or white wax solid that is soluble in water and ethanol.

Meanings

nounbenzenesulfonic acid (countable and uncountable, plural benzenesulfonic acids)

plural benzenesulfonic acids · alternative benzenesulphonic acid

  1. countableuncountablechemistryThe simplest aromatic sulfonic acid, a colourless deliquescent sheet crystal or white wax solid that is soluble in water and ethanol.

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