sulfonium.
the univalent H₃S⁺ cation, derived from sulfane
Meaning & usage
the univalent H₃S⁺ cation, derived from sulfane
any derivative of this cation in which one or more hydrogen atoms are replaced by organic radicals
Where this word comes from
Etymology tree Latin sulpur Latin sulfur Latin sulphur Anglo-Norman sulfrebor. Middle English sulphur English sulfur Ancient Greek -ο- (-o-)der. Latin -o-bor. English -o- English sulfo- New Latin ammōniumbor. English ammonium English onium English sulfonium From sulfo- + onium.
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