sulfonyl

[ suhl-fuh-nil ]

adjective

, Chemistry.

1. sulfuryl.

sulfonyl

/ sŭl′fə-nĭl′ /

1. The radical SO 2 .
2. Also called sulfuryl

Word History and Origins

Origin of sulfonyl¹

First recorded in 1915–20; sulfone + -yl

Example Sentences

However, the majority require protection of the nitrogen precursor with a sulfonyl group that is subsequently inconvenient to remove.

From Science Magazine

The sulfonyl chloride is then added in small portions by means of a porcelain spoon.

From Project Gutenberg