persulfuric acid
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persulfuric acid
[¦pər·səl′fyu̇r·ik ′as·əd] (inorganic chemistry)
H2S2O8 Acid formed in lead-cell batteries by electrolyzing sulfuric acid; strong oxidizing agent.
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