sulphuric
gb/sˈʌlfɚɪk/ us/sˈʌlfɚɪk/
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Englisch
kénsavas, maró, epés
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TECHNICAL
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kénsavas
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Verwendungsmuster:
sulphuric + [noun]
The technician wore gloves to protect against sulphuric splashes.
A technikus kesztyűt viselt, hogy megvédje magát a kénsav fröccsenéseitől.
Sulphuric fumes can damage the lungs if inhaled.
A kénsavgőzök belélegezve károsíthatják a tüdőt.
The metal showed signs of sulphuric corrosion after the leak.
Beispiele für Lernende
Be careful with sulphuric chemicals.
Óvatosan bánj a kénsavas vegyszerekkel.
Sulphuric acid can burn skin.
A kénsav megégetheti a bőrt.
Häufiger Fehler:
In American English the usual spelling is sulfuric. Also, don’t confuse sulphuric (from sulphuric acid, H2SO4) with sulphurous (from sulphur dioxide, SO2).
Bedeutung
relating to sulphuric acid
Wortverbindungen
sulphuric acid
|sulphuric solution
|sulphuric fumes
|sulphuric mist
|sulphuric burn
|sulphuric corrosion
|sulphuric concentration
|sulphuric process
|sulphuric discharge
|sulphuric residue
Synonyme
sulfuric (American spelling.)
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acidic (Much less specific; not necessarily sulphuric acid.)
Antonyme
alkaline (Opposite in chemistry (basic rather than acidic).)
Themen
chemistry
|science
|industry
|health_and_safety
Definition
connected with sulphuric acid.
Relating to, containing, or produced by sulphuric acid.
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FORMAL
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Verwendungsmuster:
sulphuric + [remark/comment/tone/wit/criticism]
Her sulphuric review of the film left no one in doubt about her opinion.
A filmről írt maró kritikája nem hagyott kétséget afelől, mi a véleménye.
He replied with a sulphuric joke that made the room go quiet.
Egy epés viccel felelt, amitől elcsendesedett a szoba.
The minister faced sulphuric criticism in the press.
Beispiele für Lernende
His comment was sulphuric.
A megjegyzése maró volt.
She wrote a sulphuric article about the decision.
Maró hangvételű cikket írt a döntésről.
Häufiger Fehler:
This figurative meaning describes someone’s words or attitude, not the literal taste or chemical acidity.
Bedeutung
harshly critical and biting
Wortverbindungen
sulphuric remark
|sulphuric comment
|sulphuric tone
|sulphuric wit
|sulphuric humour
|sulphuric review
|sulphuric criticism
|sulphuric satire
Synonyme
caustic (The closest common synonym; emphasizes cutting criticism.)
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biting (Highlights the sharp, hurtful effect.)
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vitriolic (Stronger; suggests extreme hostility or anger.)
Antonyme
mild (Not harsh or severe.)
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kind (Supportive or considerate rather than cutting.)
Themen
communication
|emotions
|opinions
Definition
very rude or harsh in a clever way.
Bitterly sarcastic or sharply critical in a way that feels unpleasant or hurtful.
Grammatik
Grundform
sulphuric
IPA
GB/sˈʌlfɚɪk/
US/sˈʌlfɚɪk/
Silben & Betonung
sul - phur - ic (3 Silben)
Stress on 1st syllable (sul)
Wortformen
Adjective
- Base: sulphuric
Ausdrücke
sulphuric acid
1/sˈʌlfɚɪk ˈæsɪd/
fixed phrase
technical
strong industrial acid (H2SO4)
a very strong acid used in industry
Beispiele
- Sulphuric acid is used to manufacture many fertilizers.
- Car batteries contain sulphuric acid, so leaks must be handled carefully.
- The lab stores sulphuric acid in clearly labelled containers.
Beispiele für Lernende
- Sulphuric acid is very strong.
sulphuric acid
1/sˈʌlfɚɪk ˈæsɪd/
fixed phrase
technical
a strong corrosive acid
a very strong acid used in industry.
Beispiele
- The plant produces sulphuric acid for use in fertiliser manufacturing.
- Battery leaks can contain sulphuric acid and should be handled carefully.
- Always add acid to water when diluting sulphuric acid.
Beispiele für Lernende
- Sulphuric acid is dangerous.
- They use sulphuric acid in the factory.