sulfuric
IPA: sʌɫfjˈʊrɪk
adjective
- (American spelling, chemistry) Of, or relating to sulfur, especially in its higher oxidation state
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Examples of "sulfuric" in Sentences
- I remember the clouds of sulfuric acid.
- The sulfur dioxide is converted to sulfuric acid.
- Sodium sulfate is the sodium salt of sulfuric acid.
- The vinegar smells stronger than the sulfuric acid.
- Caesium sulfate is the caesium salt of sulfuric acid.
- The concentrated sulfuric acid dehydrates and burns skin.
- Hydrazine sulfate is the salt of hydrazine and sulfuric acid.
- In the final step, the tosyl groups are removed with sulfuric acid.
- Sulfuric acid itself is regenerated by dilution of part of the oleum.
- In water, the compound is ultimately hydrolyzed to sulfuric acid and methanol.