sulphuric

adjective (sulphuric; US and science standard: sulfuric)

«sulphuric» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

(science) Sulphuric means containing or made from sulphur. tree →
Sulphuric acid is a very strong, dangerous acid (H2SO4) used in car batteries, fertiliser making and industry. tree →

In the lessons

In science lessons, sulphuric acid is a classic example of a strong acid on the pH scale (pH about 1); it is corrosive and burns skin, so the hazard symbol must be respected and only teachers handle it. In geography, sulphuric acid in clouds causes acid rain; Venus has clouds of sulphuric acid.

Examples

Sulphuric acid can burn through cloth and skin. tree →
Car batteries contain sulphuric acid. tree →
Venus is covered in clouds of sulphuric acid. tree →
Acid rain can contain sulphuric acid from factory smoke. tree →
The bottle of sulphuric acid had a "corrosive" warning sign. tree →
Only the teacher may handle sulphuric acid in the lab. tree →
Sulphuric acid has the formula H2SO4. tree →

Note

Spelling: UK, Ireland, Australia, NZ: sulphuric; USA and international science: sulfuric. Say "sul-FURE-ic". Safety: never touch or mix acids without an adult; add acid to water, never water to acid.

On Mova

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