English word chlorosulfuric acid comes from English sulfuric acid, English chloro- ((chemistry) Containing chlorine.. Green in color.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| sulfuric acid | English (eng) | (American spelling, inorganic compound) A transparent, oily liquid, formula H2SO4, that is a strong acid with very many industrial applications. |
| chloro- | English (eng) | (chemistry) Containing chlorine.. Green in color. |
| chlorosulfuric acid | English (eng) | (inorganic compound) 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. |