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thionic
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thionic, a. [Gr. brimstone, sulphur.].
Of or pertaining to sulphur; containing or resembling sulphur; specifically, designating certain of the thio compounds; as, the thionic acids. Cf. Dithionic, Trithionic, Tetrathionic, etc. [1913 Webster]
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