What does sulfonation mean?
The process of introducing a sulfonic acid group into a molecule, often used in the production of detergents and other chemicals. A chemical reaction in which a sulfur atom is introduced into a molecule.
Example
"The sulfonation process is used to create a new type of detergent that is more effective at cleaning tough stains."
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