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thiones

thiones is the plural of thione.

Meaning of thione

Noun

thione (plural thiones)

  1. A ketone-like compound in which the oxygen is replaced by sulfur, having the general formula R₂C=S
    Synonyms:
    thioketone

Questions about thiones

What is thiones the plural of?
Thiones is the plural of thione.

Words near thiones in the dictionary

  1. thionates
  2. thionation
  3. thionations
  4. thione
  5. thionembutal
  6. thiones
  7. thionic
  8. thionic acid
  9. thionic acids
  10. thionin
  11. thionine

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