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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Any of three isomeric sulfonic acids derived from benzoate (or carboxy derivatives of benzenesulfonic acid); the anion of sulfobenzoic acid

Etymology

From sulfo- + benzoate.

Related phrases

benzenesulfonic acidsulfobenzoic acidsulfonic acid

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