chlorosulfuric acid en · NOUN
Etymology
From chloro- + sulfuric acid.
Meanings
- (uncountable) The strong acid ClSO₂OH obtained from sulfuric acid by the replacement of a hydroxyl group with a chlorine atom; it is used in the preparation of sulfonic acids.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| chlorosulphuric acid | alternative | lexicographic |