benzenesulphonyl en · NOUN
Etymology
From benzene (“aromatic hydrocarbon of the formula C₆H₆”) + sulphonyl (“univalent radical derived from a sulphonic acid”).
Meanings
- (uncountable) The sulphonyl of benzene (chemical formula: C₆H₅SO₂).
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| besyl | alternative, contraction | lexicographic | |
| Bs | Abbr=Yes | alternative | lexicographic |
| benzenesulfonyl | alternative | lexicographic |