sulfuric

American

[suhl-fyoor-ik] / sʌlˈfjʊər ɪk /

adjective

Chemistry.

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

sulfuric Scientific

/ sŭl-fyr′ĭk /

Containing sulfur, especially sulfur with a valence of 6.
Compare sulfurous

Etymology

Origin of sulfuric

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

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Simple organic compounds placed in concentrated sulfuric acid can react to form dark and chemically complex "tar-like" mixtures.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 13, 2026

There, dark and bright features sweep across the planet's upper sulfuric acid clouds.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 13, 2026

In addition to sulfur, roughly half of the world’s seaborne supply of sulfuric acid also comes from the Middle East, according to the report from the Congressional Research Service.

From MarketWatch ● May 12, 2026

Higher sulfuric acid prices could offset any drag from lower treatment and refining charges on Jiangxi, she notes.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 11, 2026

In England this latter practice developed about 1951 as a result of a shortage of sulfuric acid, formerly used to burn off the potato vines.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson

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