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sulphurous acid qualifier|mainly UK
Noun
en-noun|sg=sulfurous acid|-
- inorganic compound The weak acid, H<sub>2</sub>SO<sub>3</sub>, present in a solution of sulfur dioxide in water; it is a reducing agent and mild bleach.
Derived terms
chlorethylsulfurous acid, chlorethylsulphurous acid
Related terms
sulfite
bisulfite
Translations
trans-top|the weak acid, H<sub>2</sub>SO<sub>3</sub>
French: acide sulfureux m
German: schweflige Säure f
trans-mid
Japanese: �硫� (aryūsan)
Swedish: svavelsyrlighet c
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