sulfanilic acid

noun

The compound p-aminobenzenesulfonic acid, used in the manufacture of dyes and pharmaceuticals.

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sulphanilic acid
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Meanings

nounsulfanilic acid (uncountable)
  1. uncountablechemistryThe compound p-aminobenzenesulfonic acid, used in the manufacture of dyes and pharmaceuticals.

Synonyms & antonyms

nouna crystalline acid made from aniline and used as a dye

Similar
sulphanilic acid
Broader
acid

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