o·le·um (  l - m)n. pl. o·le·a ( l-) or o·le·ums A corrosive solution of sulfur trioxide in sulfuric acid. [Latin, olive oil; see oil.] |
oleum [ˈəʊlɪəm]
n pl olea [ˈəʊlɪə], oleums
(Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) another name for fuming sulphuric acid
[from Latin: oil, referring to its oily consistency]
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