Sulfuric: meaning, definitions and examples

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sulfuric

 

[ ˈsʌlfjʊrɪk ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

chemical compound

Sulfuric refers to a type of strong acid known as sulfuric acid, which is one of the most important chemicals produced globally. It is a colorless, odorless, and viscous liquid that is highly corrosive and can cause severe burns. Sulfuric acid is primarily used in fertilizer production, mineral processing, petroleum refining, and chemical synthesis. Due to its strong acidic nature, it can react violently with many substances, including water, and often requires careful handling in industrial applications.

Synonyms

acidic, caustic.

Examples of usage

  • The laboratory used sulfuric acid to conduct the experiment.
  • Sulfuric acid is essential in the production of phosphoric acid.
  • Caution is required when handling sulfuric acid due to its corrosive properties.

Translations

Translations of the word "sulfuric" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sulfúrico

🇮🇳 सल्फ्यूरिक

🇩🇪 Schwefelsäure

🇮🇩 asam sulfat

🇺🇦 сірчанокислий

🇵🇱 kwas siarkowy

🇯🇵 硫酸 (りゅうさん)

🇫🇷 acide sulfurique

🇪🇸 ácido sulfúrico

🇹🇷 sülfürik asit

🇰🇷 황산

🇸🇦 حمض الكبريتيك

🇨🇿 kyselina sírová

🇸🇰 sírová kyselina

🇨🇳 硫酸

🇸🇮 žveplova kislina

🇮🇸 súlfursýra

🇰🇿 күкірт қышқылы

🇬🇪 სულფუროვანი მჟავა

🇦🇿 kükürd turşusu

🇲🇽 ácido sulfúrico

Etymology

The term 'sulfuric' originates from the element 'sulfur', which has been known since antiquity and comes from the Latin word 'sulfurium'. The acid itself was first isolated in the 8th century by the Persian alchemist Jabir ibn Hayyan. Its systematic study began in the 17th century, leading to the modern understanding of sulfuric acid's properties and applications. The naming convention typically reflects the acidic characteristic of sulfur and its derivatives. The industrial production of sulfuric acid expanded dramatically during the Industrial Revolution, fundamentally impacting various industries, including agriculture and manufacturing.