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desulfonate

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de·​sulfonate | \ (ˈ)dē+ \

Definition of desulfonate

: to remove sulfonic groups from (a sulfonated substance)

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desulfonation \ (¦)dē+ \ noun

History and Etymology for desulfonate

de- + sulfonate

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“Desulfonate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/desulfonate. Accessed 28 Feb. 2021.

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