adjective
Etymology
Origin of fluoric
From the French word fluorique, dating back to 1780–90. See fluor-, -ic
Example Sentences
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The fluoric acid, disengaged in the gaseous state, combines with the water that diluted the sulphuric acid, and forms liquid fluoric acid, by which the glass is corroded.
From The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 10, No. 284, November 24, 1827 by Various
The sulphuric acid, from its greater affinity, expels the fluoric acid which passes over and is absorbed by the water in the receiver.
From Elements of Chemistry, In a New Systematic Order, Containing all the Modern Discoveries by Lavoisier, Antoine
In the treatment of both, rye bread, which contains large quantities of fluoric acid, is highly recommended.
From Valere Aude Dare to Be Healthy, Or, The Light of Physical Regeneration by Dechmann, Louis
It contains fluoric acid, which may be the means of this change.—Mawe.
From The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 20, No. 560, August 4, 1832 by Various
Note.—The fluoric acid, which is partly absorbed by the water, in the above process, being very corrosive, should not be suffered to touch the hands, nor any valuable vessel whatever.
From A Select Collection of Valuable and Curious Arts and Interesting Experiments, Which are Well Explained and Warranted Genuine and may be Performed Easily, Safely, and at Little Expense. by Unknown, Various
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