sulphuric

C2 Topic:Describing Qualities

Freq #52045

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adj
Relating to or containing sulphur, as in sulphuric acid.

Sulphuric acid can burn through metal and skin alike.

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1 adj · relating to or containing... sulfuric

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sulphuric acid
a strongly corrosive acid containing sulfur, hydrogen, and oxygen, widely used in industry

Adjective + noun

Etymology

From sulphur + -ic.

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