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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Any such organic compound.

Adjective

1. 1
   Describing any of a series of derivatives of sulfur that have at least one alkyl or aryl group, especially one containing at least one carbon-sulfur bond. not-comparable

Etymology

From organo- + sulfur.

Related phrases

organic compoundsulfamic acidsulfenic acidsulfinic acidsulfinic anhydridesulfonic acidsulfonic anhydride

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