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. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
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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. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
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. — odexed
Sulfuric acid was once known as "oil of vitriol."
deFrüher wurde Schwefelsäure als „Vitriolöl“ bezeichnet. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
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