sulfur monoxide

noun

Meaning

A reactive chemical compound consisting of one sulfur atom and one oxygen atom.

Examples

Sulfur monoxide is highly unstable and quickly reacts to form more complex molecules.
Researchers detected traces of sulfur monoxide in the volcanic plumes of Jupiter's moon.

Synonyms: SO

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sulfur monoxide

noun

Pronunciation: ˈsʌlfər məˈnɒksaɪd

Definition

A reactive chemical compound consisting of one sulfur atom and one oxygen atom.

Examples

Sulfur monoxide is highly unstable and quickly reacts to form more complex molecules.
Researchers detected traces of sulfur monoxide in the volcanic plumes of Jupiter's moon.
Because sulfur monoxide has a very short half-life, it is difficult to study in a laboratory setting.

Synonyms of sulfur monoxide

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