sulfate
/ˈsʌlfeɪt/
noun
- A chemical compound that contains sulfur and oxygen, often used in fertilizers, soaps, and industrial products.
- The farmer added sulfate to the soil to help the crops grow.
- Scientists measured the sulfate levels in the river after the factory spill.
- Many shampoos contain sulfate, which creates a rich lather.
verb
- To treat or combine with sulfate or sulfuric acid.
- The company sulfates the ore to extract the metal.
- The chemist sulfated the sample to test its purity.
- They sulfate the water in the cooling tower to prevent corrosion.