sulfoxide

noun

sulf·​ox·​ide ˌsəl-ˈfäk-ˌsīd 

: any of a class of organic compounds characterized by an SO group with its sulfur atom having two bonds with carbon

Examples of sulfoxide in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For example, fresh garlic bulbs are high in S-allyl-L-cysteine sulfoxide (alliin) and γ-glutamyl cysteine derivatives, while garlic powder contains diallyl disulfide (DADS) and alliin. —Jillian Kubala, Health, 10 Dec. 2024

Dimethyl sulfoxide given through the vein may cause the same symptoms, as well as weakness, confusion, and agitation. —Kirstyn Hill, Pharmd, Mph, Health, 22 Sep. 2024

Dimethyl sulfoxide is used outside of healthcare and can be found in many types of products. —Kirstyn Hill, Pharmd, Mph, Health, 22 Sep. 2024

Dimethyl sulfoxide infused in the vein has also been shown to cause dilation of the blood vessels, hypotension (low blood pressure), and chest pain. —Kirstyn Hill, Pharmd, Mph, Health, 22 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary

First Known Use

circa 1894, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing sulfoxide

• dimethyl sulfoxide

Medical Definition

sulfoxide

noun

sulf·​ox·​ide

variants or chiefly British sulphoxide

ˌsəl-ˈfäk-ˌsīd 

: any of a class of organic compounds characterized by a sulfinyl group with its sulfur atom having two bonds with carbon