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sulfates

The correct spelling is sulfates.

How to pronounce sulfates

noun

Say it like: Sul-fat-es

The correct spelling is sulfates. Any ester of sulfuric acid.

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.Any ester of sulfuric acid.
  2. 2.Any salt of sulfuric acid.

verb

  1. 1.To treat something with sulfuric acid, a sulfate, or with sulfur dioxide.
  2. 2.(of a lead-acid battery) To accumulate a deposit of lead sulfate.

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