Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

isethionic acid

/ˌaɪ.si.θiˌɑn.ɪk ˈæs.ɪd/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: isethion-ic acid
IPA: /ˌaɪ.si.θiˌɑn.ɪk ˈæs.ɪd/

22

Scrabble Score

14

Letters

2

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A synthetic short-chain alkane sulfonic acid used in the manufacture of anionic surfactants.

Uncountable

Etymology

From is- + ethionic acid.

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˌaɪ.si.θiˌɑn.ɪk ˈæs.ɪd/
British English: /ʌɪˌsiː.θiˌɒn.ɪk ˈas.ɪd/

Usage

Uncountable

Derived Forms

isethionate

Rhymes With

acid placid flaccid hydrochloric acid antacid tranexamic acid nalidixic acid zoledronic acid pyruvic acid subacid mycophenolic acid ricinoleic acid

Questions

How do you pronounce isethionic acid?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˌaɪ.si.θiˌɑn.ɪk ˈæs.ɪd/.
What does isethionic acid mean?: A synthetic short-chain alkane sulfonic acid used in the manufacture of anionic surfactants.
Where does isethionic acid come from?: From is- + ethionic acid.

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