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Vocabulary Entry
sulfate
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A salt or ester of sulfuric acid containing the anion SO4.
Example Sentences
"The sulfate in the water can affect aquatic life."
"Many fertilizers contain sulfate compounds for plant growth."
"Sulfate minerals are commonly found in arid environments."
V
verb
To treat or combine with sulfuric acid or to convert into a sulfate.
Example Sentences
"The laboratory technicians will sulfate the sample to analyze its composition."
"We need to sulfate the minerals before conducting further tests."
"The process will sulfate the compound to ensure it reacts properly."