dimethyl sulfoxide en · NOUN
Meanings
- (uncountable) An organic compound, (CH₃)₂SO, obtained as a byproduct from wood pulp, and is used as a solvent for carrying out chemical reactions and for administering drugs through the skin; also used as a reagent; its polar structure is a resonance hybrid.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| dimethyl sulphoxide | alternative | lexicographic | |
| DMSO | Abbr=Yes | lexicographic |