thiosulfate

thi·o·sul·fate

 (thī′ō-sŭl′fāt′)

n.

The divalent anionic group, S2O3, derived from thiosulfuric acid, or a compound containing this group. Also called hyposulfite.

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thi•o•sul•fate

(ˌθaɪ oʊˈsʌl feɪt)

n.

a salt or ester of thiosulfuric acid.

[1870–75]

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