sulfate
Sulfate (noun) means a salt or ester of sulfuric acid. Example: “Magnesium sulfate is commonly known as Epsom salt.”
How to use sulfate
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA chemical compound formed from sulfuric acid, common in fertilizers, detergents, and shampoos.
Also spelled "sulphate" in British English, though "sulfate" is now the standard scientific spelling worldwide.
Word forms
sulfated past tense, sulfates plural, sulfates singular
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Magnesium _____ is commonly known as Epsom salt.
Etymology
From French sulfate, coined in 1787 by chemist Louis-Bernard Guyton de Morveau from Latin sulphur.
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What does “sulfate” mean?
The word “sulfate” means a salt or ester of sulfuric acid. In plain terms, a chemical compound formed from sulfuric acid, common in fertilizers, detergents, and shampoos.
How do you pronounce “sulfate”?
“Sulfate” is pronounced SUHL-fayt (/ˈsʌlfeɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “sulfate” in a sentence?
Here is “sulfate” used in a sentence: “Magnesium sulfate is commonly known as Epsom salt.”
What part of speech is “sulfate”?
Depending on how it is used, “sulfate” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “sulfate” come from?
The word “sulfate” dates back to around 1787 and comes from Latin. From French sulfate, coined in 1787 by chemist Louis-Bernard Guyton de Morveau from Latin sulphur.
How many meanings does “sulfate” have?
“Sulfate” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a salt or ester of sulfuric acid.