01 n. Any one of a series of basic compounds which consist essentially of sulphur united with hydrocarbon radicals. In general they are oily or c…
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Any one of a series of basic compounds which consist essentially of sulphur united with hydrocarbon radicals. In general they are oily or crystalline deliquescent substances having a peculiar odor; as, trimethyl sulphine, (CH3)3S.OH. Cf. Sulphonium.(Chem.) See: Sulphonium