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
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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.
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“Sulfoxide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sulfoxide. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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sulfoxide
noun
sulf·ox·ide
variants
or chiefly British sulphoxide
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