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sulfate

nounmasculinetécnico/suɫˈfatu/medium

sul·fa·to

Definition

A salt or ester of sulfuric acid (H₂SO₄).
Copper sulfate is used in agriculture.
Magnesium sulfate is known as Epsom salts.
Common collocations
copper sulfatemagnesium sulfateammonium sulfate

Etymology

Do francês 'sulfate', do latim 'sulfur' (enxofre).

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