SULPHINIDE
\sˈʌlfɪnˌa͡ɪd], \sˈʌlfɪnˌaɪd], \s_ˈʌ_l_f_ɪ_n_ˌaɪ_d]\
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A white or yellowish crystalline substance, C6H4. (SO2.CO).NH, produced artificially by the oxidation of a sulphamic derivative of toluene. It is the sweetest substance known, having over two hundred times the sweetening power of sugar, and is known in commerce under the name of saccharine. It has acid properties and forms salts (which are inaccurately called saccharinates).
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