sulphuric
- a word derived from sulphur.
Example Sentences
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Roughly half the world’s sulphuric acid is used to make phosphate fertilizers, while about 10% is used for metal processing, Dhar says.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026
Products passing through the giant site range from insulin capsules and lifestyle drugs to medicated sunblock and drums of sulphuric acid.
From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026
More pertinent are stocks of bagged briquette , easily crushed into small particles and dissolved in sulphuric acid to make nickel sulphate for batteries, at 65,676 tonnes down 67% since last April.
From Reuters • Feb. 3, 2022
“We have gathered to say no to those who offer concentrated sulphuric acid instead of raspberries and honey.”
From Seattle Times • Sep. 11, 2021
Delafond called croup into existence by the use of ammonia, oxygen, chlorine, corrosive sublimate, arsenic, and sulphuric acid.
From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various
