sulfurous acid

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Noun

sulfurous acid (uncountable)

  1. (inorganic chemistry) The weak acid, H2SO3, present in a solution of sulfur dioxide in water; it is a reducing agent and mild bleach.

Derived terms

  • chlorethylsulfurous acid, chlorethylsulphurous acid

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