Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for SUL'PHUR-IC
SUL'PHUR-IC, a.
Pertaining to sulphur; more strictly, designating an acid formed by one equivalent of sulphur combined with three equivalents of oxygen; as, sulphuric acid, formerly called vitriolic acid, or oil of vitriol. – Chimistry.
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