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oleum

Syllabification: (o·le·um)
Pronunciation: /ˈōlēəm/
Definition of oleum

noun

  • a dense, corrosive liquid consisting of concentrated sulfuric acid containing excess sulfur trioxide in solution.

Origin:

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

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Definition of oleum in the British & World English dictionary