sulfuric

[ suhl-fyoo r-ik ]

/ sʌlˈfyʊər ɪk /

of, relating to, or containing sulfur, especially in the hexavalent state.

Origin of sulfuric

1780–90; < French sulfurique; see sulfur, -ic

Sulfuric acid, that there's what ye said—an' that there's what I got.

Motor Matt; or, The King of the Wheel |Stanley R. Matthews
Sulfuric acid, if present, will cause the vinegar to leave a charred mass when evaporated over the water-bath.

Detection of the Common Food Adulterants |Edwin M. Bruce
If this is treated with nitric and sulfuric acids we get from it picric acid, a yellow crystalline solid.

Creative Chemistry |Edwin E. Slosson
Vinegars may be adulterated by the addition of mineral acids as sulfuric or hydrochloric.

Detection of the Common Food Adulterants |Edwin M. Bruce

It must not be hot enough, however, to volatilize the sulfuric acid.

Detection of the Common Food Adulterants |Edwin M. Bruce

sulfuric

[ sŭl-fyur′ĭk ]

Containing sulfur, especially sulfur with a valence of 6. Compare sulfurous.