Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary · 1913

Thionic

Thionic , adjective

[Greek {not transcribed} brimstone, sulphur.]

(Chemistry) Of or pertaining to sulphur; containing or resembling sulphur; specifically, designating certain of the thio compounds; as, the thionic acids. Compare Dithionic, Trithionic, Tetrathionic, etc.