What does "hydroxymethylsulfonate" mean?

A sulfonated organic compound that is widely used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and other industrial chemicals, and is also produced naturally by certain microorganisms.

How do you pronounce "hydroxymethylsulfonate"?

Pronounced //haɪˌdɹɑksimɛθəlˈsʌlfəneɪt//.

Hydroxymethylsulfonate

//haɪˌdɹɑksimɛθəlˈsʌlfəneɪt// noun

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A sulfonated organic compound that is widely used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and other industrial chemicals, and is also produced naturally by certain microorganisms. uncountable

Etymology

From hydroxy + methyl + sulfonate.

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