sulphuric

/sʌlˈfjʊrɪk/
adjective
  1. Relating to or containing sulfur, especially with a higher oxidation state (as in sulfuric acid).
    • The lab stored sulphuric compounds in special glass containers.
    • Sulphuric acid is one of the most important industrial chemicals in the world.
    • Rain can become acidic when it mixes with sulphuric emissions from factories.
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