isethionic acid en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˌaɪ.si.θiˌɑn.ɪk ˈæs.ɪd/ (General-American)
- /ʌɪˌsiː.θiˌɒn.ɪk ˈas.ɪd/ (Received-Pronunciation)
Etymology
From is- + ethionic acid.
Meanings
- (uncountable) A synthetic short-chain alkane sulfonic acid used in the manufacture of anionic surfactants.