sulphophloretic

[Pref. sulpho-, and Eng. phloretic.] Derived from or containing sul phuric and phloretic acids. sulphophloretic-acid, s. IMG:content-0555.png:[blocks in formation] by exposing succinic acid to the vapor of sulphuric anhydride for several hours. The acid thus obtained forms mammillated crystals very soluble in water, alcohol, and ether. It forms salts with the alkalies and metallic bases, some of which are crystallizable.