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Sulfuric acid
H2SO4 A toxic, corrosive, strongly acid, colourless liquid that is miscible with water and dissolves most metals, and melts at 10_C; used in industry in the manufacture of chemicals, fertilizers, and explosives, and in petroleum refining. Also known as dipping acid; oil of vitriol, vitriolic acid.
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