dimethylsulphoxide


dimethylsulphoxide

(daɪˌmiːθaɪlsʌlˈfɒksaɪd; -ˌmɛθɪl-) or

dimethylsulfoxide

n (Pharmacology) a colourless odourless liquid substance used as a solvent and in medicine as an agent to improve the penetration of drugs applied to the skin. Formula: (CH3)2SO. Abbreviation: DMSO Usage: See at sulphur