sulfuric

American  

[suhl-fyoor-ik] / sʌlˈfyʊər ɪk /

adjective

Chemistry.

1. of, relating to, or containing sulfur, especially in the hexavalent state.

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sulfuric Scientific  

/ sŭl-fyr′ĭk /

1. Containing sulfur, especially sulfur with a valence of 6.

2. Compare sulfurous

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Etymology

Origin of sulfuric

1780–90; < French sulfurique; see sulfur, -ic

Example Sentences

Chile, which is the world’s biggest copper producer and largest sulfuric acid importer, could also feel a hit as it gets about 37% of its sulfuric acid from China.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

Indonesia and Chile face significant impacts, with China planning to restrict sulfuric acid exports.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

Rio Tinto’s Nuton venture is using sulfuric acid and bacteria to remove copper from ores that are otherwise uneconomical to mine, which could boost domestic production.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 5, 2025

It is not cozy like our planet though, since it is mainly made of carbon dioxide and thick clouds of sulfuric acid - more like hot and burning!

From Space Scoop • Jul. 8, 2025

The night air grew thick and sulfuric around us.

From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall