sulfuric

adjective

sul·​fu·​ric ˌsəl-ˈfyu̇r-ik How to pronounce sulfuric (audio)
variants or chiefly British sulphuric
: of, relating to, or containing sulfur especially with a higher valence than sulfurous compounds
sulfuric esters

Examples of sulfuric in a Sentence

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Martin detailed how it was bathed by gong-maker Pauline Fabry in the sulfuric waters of the island of Vulcano under the full moon of the spring solstice, before being forged in a fire ceremony at Mount Etna. Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 9 Apr. 2025 Fed by the mineral-rich springs of Yumoto onsen, the sulfuric water is a toasty 104 degrees Fahrenheit year-round. Paul Jebara, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2025 Chevron's network of pipes, low-lying cooling ponds and even sulfuric stench have become defining parts of the town's character. David Folkenflik, NPR, 28 Mar. 2024 There’s a late sweetness that lingers and a vaguely sulfuric smell, like bathing in an actual hot spring. Lucas Kwan Peterson, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2023 See All Example Sentences for sulfuric

Word History

First Known Use

1788, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sulfuric was in 1788

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“Sulfuric.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sulfuric. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

sulfuric

adjective
sul·​fu·​ric ˌsəl-ˈfyu̇(ə)r-ik How to pronounce sulfuric (audio)
: of, relating to, or containing sulfur

Medical Definition

sulfuric

adjective
sul·​fu·​ric
variants or chiefly British sulphuric
: of, relating to, or containing sulfur especially with a higher valence than sulfurous compounds
sulfuric esters
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