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oleum

Pronunciation: /ˈəʊlɪəm/

Definition of oleum

noun

[mass noun]
  • a dense, corrosive liquid consisting of concentrated sulphuric acid containing excess sulphur trioxide in solution.

Origin:

early 20th century: from Latin, literally 'oil'

oleum in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of oleum in the US English dictionary