Definition

A chemical compound that is a salt or ester derived from thiosulfuric acid, often containing the anion SO.

Example

Thiosulfate is commonly used in photography and as a reducing agent in chemical reactions.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of thiosulfate?

Yeah, I think it’s used in some chemistry experiments, right?

Exactly! It’s interesting how a simple thiosulfate can have various applications.

For sure! I love learning about those kinds of compounds.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Thiosulfate is formed from "thio-" (from Greek "thio", meaning sulfur) and "sulfate" (from Latin "sulfatum", meaning salt of sulfur). The word refers to a compound containing sulfur and a sulfate group.

Memory Tip

Think of 'thio' meaning sulfur, and 'sulfate' referring to a salt of sulfur — together they describe a compound that includes sulfur in its structure.

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