sulfuric
Of, or relating to sulfur, especially in its higher oxidation stateOf, or relating to sulfur, especially in its higher oxidation state
» Tom fell into a vat of sulfuric acid.
Tom fiel in einen Bottich mit Schwefelsäure.
Meaning
1 senses(US, not comparable)Of, or relating to sulfur, especially in its higher oxidation state
Schwefel-
се́рныйsérnyj
сірча́нийsirčányj
of or relating to or containing sulfur
Examples
10 sentencesTom fell into a vat of sulfuric acid.
deTom fiel in einen Bottich mit Schwefelsäure.
Venus has clouds of sulfuric acid.
The salts of sulfuric acid are called sulfates.
Sulfuric acid is stronger than acetic acid.
ruСерная кислота крепче уксусной.
Sulfuric acid was once known as "oil of vitriol."
deFrüher wurde Schwefelsäure als „Vitriolöl“ bezeichnet.
Translations
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Origin
From French sulfurique. See sulfur + -ic.From French sulfurique. See sulfur + -ic.
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Synonyms
1 synonyms- of or relating to or containing sulfur:sulphuric