dithionic acid

noun

An unstable substance, H₂S₂O₆, mainly known in its solutions and in certain well-defined salts.

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Meanings

noundithionic acid (uncountable)
  1. uncountablechemistryAn unstable substance, H₂S₂O₆, mainly known in its solutions and in certain well-defined salts.

Origin

From di- + thionic + acid.

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