Relating to or containing dithio groups; describing organic compounds with two sulfur atoms in specific bonding arrangements.
From 'di-' (two) + 'thio-' (sulfur) + '-ic' (adjective suffix). A systematic chemical nomenclature adjective.
Dithioic acid groups are surprisingly important in protein chemistry—they form disulfide bonds that are like molecular 'safety pins' holding proteins in their proper 3D shape.
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