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French word
sulfate
Pronunciation
IPA/sylfat/
Meaning
- masculine nounsulfate
Example
Il y a trop de sulfate dans l'eau du robinet.
There is too much sulfate in the tap water.
More examples
Ce produit est sans sulfate.
This product is sulfate-free.
Core concept
A sulfur atom at the center of four oxygens, forming a charged unit that can pair with a metal.
Common phrases
sans sulfate
sulfate-free
produits sans sulfate
sulfate-free products
allergie au sulfate
sulfate allergy
Similar words
sel: A compound formed when an acid combines with a metal, often table salt.
ingrédient: A substance included in food or cosmetics as one of their components.
additif: A substance added in small amounts to preserve or improve food or cosmetics.
agent moussant: A substance added to create or improve foam.
Definition in French
Ion ou sel dérivé de l'acide sulfurique, caractérisé par le groupement sulfate (SO4)2−.
Word origin
The chemical term sulfate derives from Latin sulphur through the chemical suffix -ate used for salts and related compounds.
Usage tips
- French sulfate is masculine, so the usual singular form is le sulfate.