English Explanatory Dictionary

sulfurous acid

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The weak acid, H₂SO₃, present in a solution of sulfur dioxide in water; it is a reducing agent and mild bleach.

Word forms

sulfurous acid sulphurous acid

Related words

sulfite bisulfite

Derived words

chlorethylsulfurous acid chlorethylsulphurous acid
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