sulphuric
gb/sˈʌlfɚɪk/ us/sˈʌlfɚɪk/
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Kiingereza
kénsavas, maró, epés
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TECHNICAL
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kénsavas
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Muundo wa matumizi:
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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
Be careful with sulphuric chemicals.
Óvatosan bánj a kénsavas vegyszerekkel.
Sulphuric acid can burn skin.
A kénsav megégetheti a bőrt.
Kosa la kawaida:
In American English the usual spelling is sulfuric. Also, don’t confuse sulphuric (from sulphuric acid, H2SO4) with sulphurous (from sulphur dioxide, SO2).
Maana
relating to sulphuric acid
Miunganiko ya maneno
sulphuric acid
|sulphuric solution
|sulphuric fumes
|sulphuric mist
|sulphuric burn
|sulphuric corrosion
|sulphuric concentration
|sulphuric process
|sulphuric discharge
|sulphuric residue
Visawe
sulfuric (American spelling.)
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acidic (Much less specific; not necessarily sulphuric acid.)
Vinyume
alkaline (Opposite in chemistry (basic rather than acidic).)
Mada
chemistry
|science
|industry
|health_and_safety
Ufafanuzi
connected with sulphuric acid.
Relating to, containing, or produced by sulphuric acid.
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FORMAL
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Muundo wa matumizi:
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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
His comment was sulphuric.
A megjegyzése maró volt.
She wrote a sulphuric article about the decision.
Maró hangvételű cikket írt a döntésről.
Kosa la kawaida:
This figurative meaning describes someone’s words or attitude, not the literal taste or chemical acidity.
Maana
harshly critical and biting
Miunganiko ya maneno
sulphuric remark
|sulphuric comment
|sulphuric tone
|sulphuric wit
|sulphuric humour
|sulphuric review
|sulphuric criticism
|sulphuric satire
Visawe
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.)
Vinyume
mild (Not harsh or severe.)
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kind (Supportive or considerate rather than cutting.)
Mada
communication
|emotions
|opinions
Ufafanuzi
very rude or harsh in a clever way.
Bitterly sarcastic or sharply critical in a way that feels unpleasant or hurtful.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
sulphuric
IPA
GB/sˈʌlfɚɪk/
US/sˈʌlfɚɪk/
Silabi na mkazo
sul - phur - ic (silabi 3)
Stress on 1st syllable (sul)
Maumbo ya neno
Adjective
- Base: sulphuric
Semi
sulphuric acid
1/sˈʌlfɚɪk ˈæsɪd/
fixed phrase
technical
strong industrial acid (H2SO4)
a very strong acid used in industry
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- Sulphuric acid is very strong.
sulphuric acid
1/sˈʌlfɚɪk ˈæsɪd/
fixed phrase
technical
a strong corrosive acid
a very strong acid used in industry.
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- Sulphuric acid is dangerous.
- They use sulphuric acid in the factory.