naphthylaminesulfonic acid

noun

naph·​thyl·​amine·​sulfonic acid
"+…-
: any of several amino sulfonic acids that are derived from the naphthylamines, have the properties of inner salts, and are used as dye intermediates: such as
a
: brönner's acid
b
: cleve's acid
c
: laurent's acid
e
: tobias acid

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary naphthylamine + sulfonic

Love words?

You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.

Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:

  • More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
  • Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
  • Advanced search features
  • Ad free!

Dictionary Entries Near naphthylaminesulfonic acid

Cite this Entry

“Naphthylaminesulfonic acid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/naphthylaminesulfonic%20acid. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!