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sulfate

nounmasculinetechnicalcommon/suɫˈfatu/sul·fa·to

Definition

1

A salt or ester of sulfuric acid (H₂SO₄).

Usage examples

“Copper sulfate is used in agriculture.”
“Magnesium sulfate is known as Epsom salts.”

Common combinations

copper sulfatemagnesium sulfateammonium sulfate