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sulphuric

/sʌlˈfjʊərɪk/ /sʌlˈfjɜːrɪk/

Meanings
adjective
Of, or relating to sulfur, especially in its higher oxidation state

Examples :

"The strong, burning smell was a warning sign that sulphuric acid might be present. "
chemistry substance compound material science

Related Words

Illustration warning

warning verb

/ˈwɔːnɪŋ/ /ˈwɔɹnɪŋ/

To make (someone) aware of (something impending); especially:

"The teacher warned the students about the upcoming test. "

Illustration smell

smell noun

/smɛl/

A sensation, pleasant or unpleasant, detected by inhaling air (or, the case of water-breathing animals, water) carrying airborne molecules of a substance.

"I love the smell of fresh bread."

Illustration oxidation

oxidation noun

/ˌɑksɪˈdeɪʃən/ /ˌɒksɪˈdeɪʃən/

The combination of a substance with oxygen.

"The oxidation of iron causes rust to form on metal objects. "

Illustration especially

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Illustration sulfur

sulfur noun

/ˈsʌl.fə/ /ˈsʌl.fɚ/

A chemical element (symbol S) with an atomic number of 16.

"The science lab contained a sample of sulfur. "

Illustration higher

higher adjective

/ˈhaɪə/ /ˈhaɪɚ/

Very elevated; extending or being far above a base; tall; lofty.

"The balloon rose high in the sky.   The wall was high.   a high mountain"

Illustration strong

strong adjective

/stɹɑŋ/ /stɹɒŋ/ /stɹɔŋ/

Capable of producing great physical force.

"a big strong man; Jake was tall and strong"

Illustration present

present noun

/pɹəˈzɛnt/ /ˈpɹɛzənt/ /pɹɪˈzɛnt/

The current moment or period of time.

"In the present, my focus is on finishing this project for work. "

Illustration state

state noun

/steɪt/

A condition; a set of circumstances applying at any given time.

"The current state of the project is that we are behind schedule. "

Illustration relating

relating verb

/rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/ /ˈriːleɪtɪŋ/

To tell in a descriptive way.

"Please relate the circumstances of your journey here today."

Illustration burning

burning verb

/bɜːnɪŋ/ /bɝnɪŋ/

To cause to be consumed by fire.

"He burned his manuscript in the fireplace."

Illustration might

might noun

/maɪt/

Power, strength, force or influence held by a person or group.

"The teacher's might in the classroom was respected by all the students. "