adjective
sulfuric
suhl-FYOOR-rihk
Sulfuric (adjective) means relating to sulfur, especially in its higher oxidation state, as in sulfuric acid. Example: “Car batteries contain diluted sulfuric acid.”
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Relating to sulfur, especially in its higher oxidation state, as in sulfuric acid.
"Car batteries contain diluted sulfuric acid."
How to use sulfuric
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribing compounds containing sulfur in its strongest chemical form, most famously sulfuric acid.
Common pairings
sulfuric acid
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Etymology
From French sulfurique, built from sulfur plus the adjective ending -ic.
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Frequently asked questions
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.
