dithionate

D2I1T1H4I1O1N1A1T1E1

noun

The oxyanion S₂O₆²⁻ derived from dithionic acid; any salt containing this ion

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Meanings

noundithionate (plural dithionates)

plural dithionates

  1. chemistryThe oxyanion S₂O₆²⁻ derived from dithionic acid; any salt containing this ion

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
hyposulfatemetabisulfate

Origin

From dithionic acid + -ate.

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APA

dithionate. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/dithionate

MLA

“dithionate.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/dithionate. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “dithionate,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/dithionate.

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