thionuricacid

Chem.: CH5N2SO6. Formed by the action of sulphurous acid and ammonia on uric acid or alloxan. On evaporating its solution, it yields a crystalline ma consisting of fine needles; is permanent in the air, has a very sour taste, and is very soluble in water. It is dibasic, and forms acid and neutral crystalline salts with bases. thi-on-yl, s. [Gr. the i on =sulphur; -yl.] Chem.: SO. The radical of the sulphurous com pounds. thi-on-yl-ăm-Ic, a. a. [Eng. thionyl, and amic.] [THIONAMIC.] thi-on-yl-a-mide, s. [Eng. thionyl, and amide.] [THIONAMIDE.]