Sulfate: meaning, definitions and examples
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sulfate
[ ˈsʌlfeɪt ]
chemical compound
A salt or ester of sulfuric acid, containing the anion SO4(2-). Sulfates are widely used in industry, particularly in the production of fertilizers, detergents, and dyes.
Synonyms
sulfide, sulfite, sulfuric acid
Examples of usage
- Sulfates are commonly found in minerals such as gypsum and barite.
- The sulfate ion has a negative charge of 2-.
chemistry
To treat or combine with sulfuric acid or a sulfate.
Synonyms
chemically treat, combine with sulfate
Examples of usage
- The metal was sulfated to increase its corrosion resistance.
- She sulfated the compound to improve its solubility.
Translations
Translations of the word "sulfate" in other languages:
🇵🇹 sulfato
🇮🇳 सल्फेट
🇩🇪 Sulfat
🇮🇩 sulfat
🇺🇦 сульфат
🇵🇱 siarczan
🇯🇵 硫酸塩 (りゅうさんえん)
🇫🇷 sulfate
🇪🇸 sulfato
🇹🇷 sülfat
🇰🇷 황산염 (hwangsanyeom)
🇸🇦 كبريتات (kabritat)
🇨🇿 síran
🇸🇰 síran
🇨🇳 硫酸盐 (liúsuānyán)
🇸🇮 sulfat
🇮🇸 súlfat
🇰🇿 сульфат
🇬🇪 სულფატი (sulfati)
🇦🇿 sulfat
🇲🇽 sulfato
Word origin
The term 'sulfate' originates from the Latin word 'sulfur' meaning sulfur. The concept of sulfates has been known since ancient times, with the use of sulfuric acid dating back to the 8th century. Sulfates have played a crucial role in various industries and continue to be an essential component in chemical processes.