sulphuric acid

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noun

Systematic name: sulphuric(VI) acid. a colourless dense oily corrosive liquid produced by the reaction of sulphur trioxide with water and used in accumulators and in the manufacture of fertilizers, dyes, and explosives. Formula: H 2 SO 4

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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

“We have gathered to say no to those who offer concentrated sulphuric acid instead of raspberries and honey.”

From Seattle Times ● Sep. 11, 2021

Compared with more conventional technology, based on hydrometallurgy, which uses liquids, such as sulphuric acid and water to extract materials, he said ultrasonic technology can process 100 times more battery material over the same period.

From Reuters ● Jul. 1, 2021

Finally a chemical stream was turned on, the whitish foaming mixture of bicarbonate of soda, sulphuric acid and water spurting upon the flames.

From Baseball Joe on the School Nine or, Pitching for the Blue Banner by Lester Chadwick

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