sulfate
|sul/fate|
B2
/ˈsʌl.feɪt/
salt of sulfuric acid
Etymology
Etymology Information
'sulfate' originates from the Latin word 'sulfur,' which referred to the element sulfur.
Historical Evolution
'sulfate' changed from the French word 'sulfate' and eventually became the modern English word 'sulfate'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a salt of sulfuric acid,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a salt or ester of sulfuric acid, containing the anion SO₄²⁻ or the group —OSO₂O—.
Copper sulfate is used in agriculture as a fungicide.
Synonyms
Verb 1
to treat or combine with sulfuric acid or a sulfate.
The water was sulfated to remove impurities.
Last updated: 2025/01/16 03:49