sulphate

noun/ˈsʌlfeɪt/

Frequency rank: #18,901 most common English word

Meaning

a salt or ester formed from sulphuric acid, often found in minerals and used in various industries.

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Example sentence

The scientist discovered high levels of sulphate in the water sample taken from the river.

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