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sulphine
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sulphine, n.
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. [1913 Webster]
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