pentathionic (Meaning)

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pentathionic (a.)

Pertaining to, or designating, an acid of sulphur obtained by leading hydrogen sulphide into a solution of sulphur dioxide; -- so called because it contains five atoms of sulphur.

Synonyms & Antonyms of pentathionic

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pentathionic Sentence Examples

  1. Pentathionic acid is a stable intermediate in the oxidation of sulfur.
  2. Pentathionic compounds are used as mordants in dyeing and printing textiles.
  3. The pentathionic acid moiety is found in various sulfur-containing compounds.
  4. The pentathionic anion, S5O62-, is a potent chelating agent.
  5. Pentathionic acid reacts with iodine to form a pentathionate complex.
  6. Pentathionic acids have been detected in volcanic gases and geothermal fluids.
  7. The pentathionic series of compounds consists of a chain of five sulfur atoms.
  8. Pentathionic compounds are often associated with the presence of sulfate-reducing bacteria.
  9. Pentathionic acid is a colorless liquid with a pungent odor.
  10. The pentathionic acid molecule has a C2v symmetry.

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Pertaining to, or designating, an acid of sulphur obtained by leading hydrogen sulphide into a solution of sulphur dioxide; -- so called because it contains fiv

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Pentathionic acid is a stable intermediate in the oxidation of sulfur.

Pentathionic compounds are used as mordants in dyeing and printing textiles.

The pentathionic acid moiety is found in various sulfur-containing compounds.

The pentathionic anion, S5O62-, is a potent chelating agent.