sulfuric acid
nounUK /sʌlˌfjʊərɪk ˈæsɪd/
US /sʌlˌfjʊrɪk ˈæsɪd/
A strong, dangerous liquid acid used in factories and car batteries.
The scientist carefully poured the sulfuric acid into a glass beaker.
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2. A colorless, oily, highly corrosive mineral acid with the formula H2SO4.
Sulfuric acid is one of the most widely produced industrial chemicals in the world.
3. The acid used as the electrolyte in lead-acid car batteries.
Mechanics must handle sulfuric acid with gloves when servicing a car battery.
4. A strong acid that can burn skin and damage metals.
Spilling sulfuric acid on metal causes it to corrode quickly.