How does the word sound?
History of this Word
"sulfo" is from "sulfur" (sulfur) spoken by ancient people in central Italy around 700 B.C.
Notes
In this sense, it is a word added to another word to form a new word.
More words with this prefix,
sulfapyridine
sulfhemoglobin
sulfonic
sulphocarbonate
Definition
A prefix added to the start of a word. Indicates that "sulfur" modifies the word. Created to expand meanings. Can be used with many words to form new words.
Examples of how the word is used
| Sulfacetamide stops the growth of bacteria that cause certain eye infections. |
| Two sulfonium isomers were obtained. |