01 a. Of or pertaining to sulphur; as, a sulphuric smell.
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1.
Of or pertaining to sulphur; as, a sulphuric smell.
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Derived from, or containing, sulphur; specifically, designating those compounds in which the element has a higher valence as contrasted with the sulphurous compounds; as, sulphuric acid.(Chem.)
Phrases & compounds
Sulphuric acid —
Sulphur trioxide (see under Sulphur); -- formerly so called on the dualistic theory of salts.
Sulphuric anhydride —
sulphur trioxide. See under Sulphur.
Sulphuric ether —
common anaesthetic ether; -- so called because made by the catalytic action of sulphuric acid on alcohol. See Ether, 3 (a).