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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

sulfonate

/sʌlfəneɪt/ verb · British & US
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What does sulfonate mean?

verb

To convert or treat with a sulfonic acid or a sulfonating agent, especially to introduce a sulfonic acid group into a molecule. To treat with a sulfonating agent, especially in the manufacture of dyes.

Example

"The chemist sulfonated the molecule to create a new compound with unique properties."

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