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
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
It is the product of decomposed granite owing to the action of fluoric acid.
From Cornwall by Mitton, G. E. (Geraldine Edith)
It was also found by analysis that augite usually contained more lime, less alumina, and no fluoric acid; which last, though not always found in hornblende, often enters into its composition in minute quantity.
From The Student's Elements of Geology by Lyell, Charles, Sir
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