sulfuric

[suhl-fyoor-ik]

adjective

Chemistry.

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

sulfuric

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

2. Compare sulfurous

Word History and Origins

Origin of sulfuric¹

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

Example Sentences

In secret locations, a mixture of gasoline, baking soda and sulfuric acid is poured on top of shredded coca leaves and processed either in a cement mixer or by stomping on them.

Read more on Salon

But up close, Venus is more like an evil twin: it is covered with thick clouds of sulfuric acid, and its surface has a mean temperature close to 500°C.

Read more on Science Daily

By mixing sulfuric acid with agricultural waste, animal waste or sewage, they create a slurry-like substance called biochar, which is rich in carbon.

Read more on Science Daily

Researchers at Tampere University have discovered that sulfur trioxide can form products other than sulfuric acid in the atmosphere by interacting with organic and inorganic acids.

Read more on Science Daily

The driver who was injured drove a tank truck containing sulfuric acid.

Read more on New York Times