What does OLEUM mean?

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Noun

Definitions:

1. A fuming, colorless, oily liquid with a pungent odor, also known as fuming sulfuric acid
2. A mixture of sulfuric acid and sulfur trioxide

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈoʊliəm/
• UK: /ˈəʊliəm/

Origin and Usage:

The word "oleum" comes from the Latin "oleum" meaning "oil". It is a technical term used in chemistry to refer to a highly concentrated form of sulfuric acid that contains more than 100% of the acid. It is commonly used in the production of dyes, detergents, and other chemicals.

Synonyms:

• Fuming sulfuric acid
• Sulfuric acid trioxide

Related Words:

• Aleph
• Clime
• Flume
• Helio
• Lumen

Example Sentences:

1. The chemist used oleum to produce a new type of dye.
2. Due to its highly concentrated form, oleum can be dangerous to handle.