mahogany acid

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From their dark brown colour.

Noun[edit]

mahogany acid (plural mahogany acids)

  1. (organic chemistry) Any of a group of sulfonic acids obtained by the action of sulfuric acid on petroleum fractions

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