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hydroxymethylsulfonate

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /haɪˌdɹɑksimɛθəlˈsʌlfəneɪt/

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noun

Meaning 1

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.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Topics: chemistry, natural-sciences, organic-chemistry, physical-sciences

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History

Etymology

From hydroxy + methyl + sulfonate.