Isethionic

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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Isethionic \I*seth`i*on"ic\, a. [Is- + ethionic.] (Chem.)
     Pertaining to, derived from, or designating, an acid,
     {HO.C2H4.SO3H}, obtained as an oily or crystalline substance,
     by the action of sulphur trioxide on alcohol or ether. It is
     derivative of sulphuric acid.
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