pyroacid

/paɪroʊˈæsɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

A chemical compound that combines the elements of a pyrogen (generating heat) and an acid.

“The researcher studied the properties of pyroacids in the lab.”

2. adjective

Relating to or producing heat and acids, especially in chemical reactions.

“The pyroacid properties of the substance made it unstable in the presence of water.”

Synonyms

  • heat-releasing acid
  • pyrogenic acid

Antonyms

  • cold-releasing acid
  • cryogenic acid