Sul"phine (?), n. (Chem.)
Any one of a series of basic compounds which consist essentially
of sulphur united with hydrocarbon radicals. In general they are oily
or crystalline deliquescent substances having a peculiar odor; as,
trimethyl sulphine, (CH3)3S.OH. Cf.
Sulphonium.
Sul"phine (?), n. (Chem.)
Any one of a series of basic compounds which consist essentially
of sulphur united with hydrocarbon radicals. In general they are oily
or crystalline deliquescent substances having a peculiar odor; as,
trimethyl sulphine, (CH3)3S.OH. Cf.
Sulphonium.