Dictionary of Cancer Terms
View in Spanish: ácido sulfúrico
Sulfuric acid (sul-FYUR-ik A-sid)
A strong acid that, when concentrated, is extremely corrosive to the skin and mucous membranes. It is used in making fertilizers, dyes, electroplating, and industrial explosives.
Source: National Cancer Institute Dictionary of Cancer Terms, available at www.cancer.gov/dictionary.