sulfuric
1 synonyms and 0 antonyms for sulfuric, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adjective — Relating to sulfur, especially in its higher oxidation state, as in sulfuric acid.
Synonyms
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How to use sulfuric
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Etymology
From French sulfurique, built from sulfur plus the adjective ending -ic.
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What does “sulfuric” mean?
The word “sulfuric” means relating to sulfur, especially in its higher oxidation state, as in sulfuric acid. In plain terms, describing compounds containing sulfur in its strongest chemical form, most famously sulfuric acid.
How do you pronounce “sulfuric”?
“Sulfuric” is pronounced suhl-FYOOR-rihk (/sʌlˈfjuɹɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “sulfuric” in a sentence?
Here is “sulfuric” used in a sentence: “Car batteries contain diluted sulfuric acid.”
What part of speech is “sulfuric”?
“Sulfuric” is an adjective.
Where does the word “sulfuric” come from?
The word “sulfuric” comes from French. From French sulfurique, built from sulfur plus the adjective ending -ic.