sulfate

English

/ˈsʌlfeɪt/

noun
Definitions
  • (organic chemistry) Any ester of sulfuric acid.
  • (inorganic chemistry) Any salt of sulfuric acid.

Etymology

Derived from French sulfate derived from Latin sulphatum, sulphur (sulfur) suffix from English sulfur.

Origin

English

sulfur

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