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Definition of pyrosulphuric acid in English:

pyrosulphuric acid

noun

Chemistry

  • A crystalline oxyacid of sulphur which is a powerful protonating agent and a major component of fuming sulphuric acid or oleum.

    Formula: (HO)₂SO₂·O·SO₂(OH)₂.

Origin

Mid 19th century.