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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

sulphones

/sʌlfəʊnz/ noun · British & US
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What does sulphones mean?

noun

Organic compounds containing a sulphur-oxygen double bond, often used as intermediates in organic synthesis.

Example

"The chemist used sulphones to create a new compound with unique properties."

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