sulfuric
Definition
- Adjective:
- Of, relating to, or containing sulfur: Describes something that is connected to the element sulfur, contains sulfur, or is derived from sulfur.
- Specifically, relating to sulfuric acid: Often used to describe compounds, processes, or properties associated with sulfuric acid (H₂SO₄).
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- The factory implemented new safety measures for handling sulfuric compounds.
- The sulfuric odor was noticeable near the hot springs.
- They studied the sulfuric esters in the chemistry lab.
Advanced Usage
- "sulfuric acid": A highly corrosive, dense, oily liquid (H₂SO₄), which is a key industrial chemical.
- The production of fertilizers often involves sulfuric acid.
- "sulfuric anhydride": Another name for sulfur trioxide (SO₃), the oxide from which sulfuric acid is derived.
- The reaction produced sulfuric anhydride as an intermediate.
Variants and Related Words
- Sulphuric (adj): The British English spelling variant of "sulfuric".
- The label read sulphuric acid.
- Sulfate/Sulphate (n): A salt or ester of sulfuric acid.
- Copper sulfate is a common laboratory chemical.
Synonyms
- Sulfurous: Pertaining to or containing sulfur, especially in a lower valence state.
- Thionic: Relating to or containing sulfur (less common, technical).
Related Phrases and Compounds
- Sulfuric acid bath: An industrial cleaning or processing step using sulfuric acid.
- The metal parts were dipped in a sulfuric acid bath.
- Sulfuric acid plant: A facility for the production of sulfuric acid.
- The new sulfuric acid plant will boost local industry.
Adjective
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of or relating to or containing sulfur
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sulphuric esters
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