Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
thio
prefix
ˈθaɪ.oʊ
Definition
Of or relating to sulfur.
Examples
- Thioacetamide is a compound containing a sulfur atom.
- Thioesters are important in biochemistry, particularly in metabolic pathways.
Meaning
The prefix ‘thio’ indicates the presence of sulfur in a chemical compound, often used in organic chemistry to signify a derivative of a compound where an oxygen atom is replaced by a sulfur atom.
Synonyms
- sulfur-related
- sulfurous
