sulfate
IPA: sˈʌɫfeɪt
noun
- (organic chemistry) Any ester of sulfuric acid.
- (inorganic chemistry) Any salt of sulfuric acid.
verb
- (American spelling, transitive, chemistry) To treat something with sulfuric acid, a sulfate, or with sulfur dioxide.
- (of a lead-acid battery) To accumulate a deposit of lead sulfate.
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Examples of "sulfate" in Sentences
- The shampoo I use contains sodium lauryl sulfate, which helps to cleanse my hair thoroughly
- Calcium sulfate is commonly used as a food additive in products like tofu and bread
- My doctor prescribed me a magnesium sulfate cream to alleviate the pain in my muscles
- Some people have allergic reactions to sulfates found in certain skincare products
- It is important to monitor the levels of sulfate in water sources to prevent contamination
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