trifluoromethanesulfonic acid

noun

The very strong sulfonic acid CF₃SO₃H that is used in organic synthesis, where it is known as triflic acid

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Meanings

nountrifluoromethanesulfonic acid (uncountable)
  1. uncountablechemistryThe very strong sulfonic acid CF₃SO₃H that is used in organic synthesis, where it is known as triflic acid
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