sulfamide

noun

sulf·​am·​ide
ˌsəlˈfaˌmīd,
ˈsəlfəˌm-,
-mə̇d
1
a
: a crystalline neutral compound SO2(NH2)2 obtainable by treating sulfuryl chloride with ammonia : the amide of sulfuric acid
b
: any of several derivatives of this compound
2

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary sulf- + amide

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“Sulfamide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sulfamide. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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