Meanings
nounpyrosulfuric acid (uncountable)
alternative pyrosulphuric acid
- uncountablechemistryThe acid, H₂S₂O₇, formed by the reaction of sulfur trioxide with sulfuric acid; used in the manufacture of explosives etc.
Synonyms: disulfuric acid, fuming sulfuric acid, oleum
Synonyms & antonyms
nounThe acid, H₂S₂O₇, formed by the reaction of sulfur trioxide with sulfuric acid; used in the manufacture of explosives etc.
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