sulfurique

Sulfurique is a French adjective derived from the element sulfur. It is most commonly encountered in chemistry as part of the name for sulfuric acid, which in French is acide sulfurique. This chemical compound is a strong mineral acid with the formula H2SO4. It is a highly corrosive substance that is used in a vast number of industrial processes, including fertilizer production, petroleum refining, and wastewater processing.

The adjective sulfurique can also refer to any compound containing sulfur in a high oxidation state, particularly when it is in the form of a sulfate ion (SO4^2-). For example, a sulfate salt would be described as a sel sulfurique. In a broader sense, it can describe anything related to sulfur, though this usage is less common in everyday language and more prevalent in scientific or technical contexts. The term's primary association remains with sulfuric acid due to its significant industrial and chemical importance.