Sulfuric Meaning in English

word

US

səɫˈfjʊɹɪk

suhl-FYUR-ik

UK

sʌlˈfjʊəɹɪk

sul-FYUR-ik

Definition

Containing or relating to sulfuric acid, a strong chemical acid commonly used in industry and laboratories.

Usage & Nuances

Mainly used as a scientific or technical adjective. Most often seen in contexts like 'sulfuric acid' or 'sulfuric fumes'. Rare in everyday conversation unless discussing chemistry.

• Spanish: sulfúrico
• Portuguese (BR): sulfúrico
• Portuguese (PT): sulfúrico
• Chinese (Simplified): 硫酸的
• Chinese (Traditional): 硫酸的
• Hindi: सल्फ्यूरिक
• Arabic: كبريتي
• Bengali: স্থিতিশীল সালফিউরিক - সালফিউরিক (গন্ধ, দ্রবণ, ইত্যাদি নির্দেশে)
• Russian: серная
• Japanese: 硫酸の
• Vietnamese: sunfuric - chứa sunfuric
• Korean: 황산의
• Turkish: sülfürik
• Urdu: سلفیورک
• Indonesian: sulfurik

Example Sentences

Be careful when handling sulfuric chemicals.

basic

Sulfuric acid is very dangerous.

basic

Scientists use sulfuric solutions in experiments.

basic

The batteries contain a sulfuric liquid that can burn your skin.

natural

We noticed a sulfuric smell coming from the drains.

natural

If sulfuric fumes are present, ventilate the area immediately.

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