sulphuric

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Adjective sulphuric has 1 sense

sulphuric, sulfuric - of or relating to or containing sulfur; "sulphuric esters"

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Sulphuric

Definition:

Sulphuric refers to anything related to or derived from sulfuric acid, a highly corrosive and strong mineral acid.

Parts of Speech:

Adjective: Sulphuric

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1:

Adjective: Describing something that is related to or derived from sulfuric acid.

Sample Sentence: The sulphuric smell in the lab warned us of the presence of sulfuric acid.

Sense 2:

Adjective: Referring to a compound or substance containing sulphur.

Sample Sentence: The sulphuric composition of the mineral made it highly valuable in industrial applications.

Sense 3:

Adjective: Indicating an excessively unpleasant or harsh quality.

Sample Sentence: Working in that sulphuric environment was unbearable due to the extreme heat and strong chemical odors.