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DMS

|D-M-S|

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/diː ɛm ɛs/

chemical compound

Etymology
Etymology Information

'DMS' as 'Dimethyl sulfide' originates from the combination of 'di-' meaning 'two', 'methyl' referring to the methyl group, and 'sulfide' indicating the presence of sulfur.

Historical Evolution

The term 'dimethyl sulfide' has been used in chemistry since the 19th century to describe this specific compound.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it referred to the chemical compound, and this meaning has remained consistent.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

dimethyl sulfide, a chemical compound with the formula (CH₃)₂S.

DMS is often used in the food industry as a flavoring agent.

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Noun 2

document Management System, a system used to track, manage, and store documents.

The company implemented a new DMS to improve document workflow.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35