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

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!

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He poured a little sulfuric acid on the mortar between two bricks.

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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.

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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.

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

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