sulfate
sulfate · sulfates · sulfated · sulfating
To treat something with sulfuric acid, a sulfate, or with sulfur dioxideTo treat something with sulfuric acid, a sulfate, or with sulfur dioxide.
/ˈsʌlfeɪt/
» The salts of sulfuric acid are called sulfates.
Meaning
2 senses(US, transitive)To treat something with sulfuric acid, a sulfate, or with sulfur dioxide.
To accumulate a deposit of lead sulfate.
convert into a sulfate
Examples
1 sentencesThe salts of sulfuric acid are called sulfates.
Translations
2 languagesOrigin
From the above noun, through -ate (verb-forming suffix).From the above noun, through -ate (verb-forming suffix).
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Forms
sulfates, sulfating, sulfated, sulfatedLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle