Sulphuric Meaning in English

word

US

sʌlˈfjʊrɪk

suhl-FYOOR-ik

UK

sʌlfjˈʊɹɪk

suhl-FYUR-ik

Definition

Related to or containing sulphuric acid, a very strong, corrosive acid used in industry and chemistry.

Usage & Nuances

Mainly describes objects or substances linked to sulphuric acid. Common in scientific, technical, or industrial contexts. British spelling is 'sulphuric', American is 'sulfuric'.

• Spanish: sulfúrico
• Portuguese (BR): sulfúrico
• Portuguese (PT): sulfúrico
• Chinese (Simplified): 硫酸的
• Chinese (Traditional): 硫酸的
• Hindi: सल्फ्यूरिक
• Arabic: كبريتي
• Bengali: সালফিউরিক (অ্যাসিড সংক্রান্ত)
• Russian: серная (кислота) - содержащий серную кислоту
• Japanese: 硫酸の
• Vietnamese: liên quan đến axit sulfuric - chứa axit sulfuric
• Korean: 황산의
• Turkish: sülfürik
• Urdu: سلفیورک (تیزاب سے متعلق)
• Indonesian: sulfurik

Example Sentences

The lab uses sulphuric acid for experiments.

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Batteries may contain sulphuric acid inside.

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Direct contact with sulphuric substances can be dangerous.

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Be careful—sulphuric acid will burn your skin instantly.

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The chemical plant always has strict rules when handling sulphuric materials.

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That strong smell came from the sulphuric solution they were mixing.

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