noun
mineral acid; inorganic acid
Chemistry term for strong acids derived from inorganic minerals, such as sulfuric acid or hydrochloric acid. Often contrasted with organic acids.
See also: 無機酸
鉱酸は実験室でよく使われる。
Mineral acids are often used in laboratories.
硫酸は代表的な鉱酸の一つだ。
Sulfuric acid is one of the typical mineral acids.
Synonym also meaning 'inorganic acid'; 鉱酸 emphasizes the mineral origin, while 無機酸 is a broader chemical classification.
Compound of 鉱 (mineral) and 酸 (acid), directly translating the concept of 'mineral acid'.