Sulfate: meaning, definitions and examples

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sulfate

 

[ ˈsʌlfeɪt ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

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-.
Context #2 | Verb

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.