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dithionous acid
/ daɪˈθaɪənəs /
noun
- an unstable dibasic acid known only in solution and in the form of dithionite salts. It is a powerful reducing agent. Formula: H 2 S 2 O 4 Also calledhyposulphurous acidhydrosulphurous acid
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Word History and Origins
Origin of dithionous acid1
from di- 1+ thion-, from Greek theion sulphur + -ous
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