sulphuric Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective of or relating to or containing sulfur
    sulfuric.
    • sulphuric esters

WordNet

Sul*phu"ric adjective
Etymology
Cf. F. sulfurique.
Definitions
  1. Of or pertaining to sulphur; as, a sulphuric smell.
  2. (Chem.) 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.

Webster 1913