English Explanatory Dictionary

chlorosulfuric acid

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. 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.

Word forms

chlorosulfuric acid chlorosulphuric acid

Etymology

From chloro- + sulfuric acid.

Synonyms

chlorosulfonic acid

Derived words

chlorosulfate
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