oleum

Meaning

A solution of sulfur trioxide in sulfuric acid.

Translations

Oleum

rauchende Schwefelsäure

έλαιο

Pronounced as (IPA)
/oʊliəm/
Etymology

From German Oleum, from Latin oleum (“olive oil”), from Ancient Greek ἔλαιον (élaion, “olive oil”). Doublet of oil.

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