isethionic acid
/ʌɪˌsiːθɪˈɒnɪk
/noun Chemistry
A synthetic crystalline acid with detergent and surfactant properties.
- Alternative name: 2-hydroxyethanesulphonic acid; chemical formula: HOCH2CH2SO3H.
- Experiments designed to determine whether the predominant anion of lobster and other nerves is also isethionic acid are in progress.
Origin
Mid 19th century: isethionic, from iso- 'equal' + eth(er) + Greek theion 'sulphur' + -ic.
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