Sulfuric
adjective, Chemistry.
1.
of, relating to, or containing sulfur, especially in the hexavalent state.
sulfuric
(sŭl-fyr’ĭk)
Containing sulfur, especially sulfur with a valence of 6. Compare sulfurous.
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