Sulfated: meaning, definitions and examples

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sulfated

 

[ sʌlˈfeɪtɪd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

chemical property

Sulfated refers to a chemical compound that has been treated or modified to include sulfate groups. This modification can affect the properties and reactivity of the original substance, often enhancing its solubility in water or altering its interaction with other chemical compounds.

Synonyms

sulfide derivatives, sulfite treated, sulfonated.

Examples of usage

  • Sulfated oils can be used in cosmetic formulations.
  • The sulfated polysaccharides have various biological activities.
  • Sulfated proteins play significant roles in cellular functions.

Translations

Translations of the word "sulfated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sulfatado

🇮🇳 सल्फेटेड

🇩🇪 sulfatiert

🇮🇩 sulfat

🇺🇦 сульфатований

🇵🇱 siarczanowy

🇯🇵 硫酸塩の

🇫🇷 sulfaté

🇪🇸 sulfatado

🇹🇷 sülfatlı

🇰🇷 황산염의

🇸🇦 مُكَسَّر

🇨🇿 sulfátovaný

🇸🇰 sulfátovaný

🇨🇳 硫酸盐的

🇸🇮 sulfatiran

🇮🇸 súlfat

🇰🇿 сульфатталған

🇬🇪 სულფატირებული

🇦🇿 sulfatlaşdırılmış

🇲🇽 sulfatado

Etymology

The term 'sulfated' derives from the root word 'sulfate', which comes from the Latin word 'sulfurem', meaning sulfur. Sulfur itself has been known since ancient times and has been utilized in various applications, particularly in chemistry and agriculture. The introduction of sulfate into organic compounds was a significant advancement in the field of chemistry, allowing for the creation of a variety of sulfated substances that have useful properties. The practice of sulfating compounds began in earnest in the 19th century, as chemists began to explore the effects of adding sulfate groups to organic molecules. The term 'sulfate' itself has been used in scientific literature since the late 18th century, with the suffix '-ated' indicating a chemical transformation involving the addition or substitution of a sulfate group.