sulfilimine

noun

sul·​fil·​i·​mine
ˌsəlˈfiləˌmēn,
-mə̇n
: any of a class of compounds containing a nitrogen-to-sulfur bond, having the general formula R′NSR2, and formed by reaction of an organic sulfide with a chloramide (such as chloramine-T) and alkali

Word History

Etymology

sulf- + -il + imine

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

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