benzenesulfonamide

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English

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Etymology

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Blend of benzenesulfonic acid +‎ amide

Noun

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benzenesulfonamide (plural benzenesulfonamides)

  1. (organic chemistry) The amide of benzenesulfonic acid; any derivative of this compound, especially ones that are used as intermediates in the synthesis of dyes, photochemicals and disinfectants