How to Pronounce Dimethylsulphoxide

To pronounce "dimethylsulphoxide", say DIM-ethyls-ulph-ox-id-e — 6 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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DIM-ethyls-ulph-ox-id-e

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"dimethylsulphoxide" has 6 syllables: dim-ethyls-ulph-ox-id-e.

What does dimethylsulphoxide mean?

noun

  1. An organic compound, (CH3)2SO, obtained as a byproduct from wood pulp, and is used as a solvent for carrying out chemical reactions and for administering drugs through the skin; also used as a reagent; its polar structure is a resonance hybrid.

Related words

dmsodimethylsulfatedimethylsulfidedimethylsulfoxidedimethylsulphide

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How many syllables are in "dimethylsulphoxide"?▾

"Dimethylsulphoxide" has 6 syllables: dim · ethyls · ulph · ox · id · e.

What does "dimethylsulphoxide" mean?▾

Dimethylsulphoxide: An organic compound, (CH3)2SO, obtained as a byproduct from wood pulp, and is used as a solvent for carrying out chemical reactions and for administering drugs through the skin; also used as a reagent; its polar structure is a resonance hybrid.

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