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thionyl

thi·o·nyl
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [thahy-uh-nil]
    • /ˈθaɪ ə nɪl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [thahy-uh-nil]
    • /ˈθaɪ ə nɪl/

Definitions of thionyl word

  • adjective thionyl sulfinyl. 1
  • noun thionyl of, consisting of, or containing the divalent group SO 0
  • noun thionyl any of a group of inorganic compounds containing the divalent radical SO 0

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Origin of thionyl

First appearance:

before 1870
One of the 26% newest English words
1870-75; < Greek theîon sulfur + -yl

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Parts of speech for Thionyl

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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thionyl popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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Top questions with thionyl

  • what is thionyl chloride?
  • what is thionyl chloride used for?

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