pyrosulfuric acid
English
Alternative forms
- pyrosulphuric acid (UK)
Noun
pyrosulfuric acid (uncountable)
- (inorganic chemistry) The acid, H2S2O7, formed by the reaction of sulfur trioxide with sulfuric acid; used in the manufacture of explosives etc.
Synonyms
- fuming sulfuric acid
- oleum
Related terms
- pyrosulfate