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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   any analogue of an acid anhydride, or general formula (RC(=O))₂S, in which one oxygen has been replaced by sulfur

Etymology

From thio- + anhydride.

Related phrases

acid anhydridegeneral formulathiocarboxylic acid

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