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sulphate

/sʌlfɪt/ noun · British & US
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What does sulphate mean?

noun

A salt or ester of sulphuric acid, typically used as a detergent or in the manufacture of fertilizers and other chemicals.

Example

"The use of sulphate in the production of detergents has been linked to environmental pollution."

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