sulfate
noun
sul·fate
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Definition of sulfate
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: a salt or ester of sulfuric acid
2
: a divalent group or anion SO4 characteristic of sulfuric acid and the sulfates
sulfate
verb
sulfated;
sulfating
Definition of sulfate (Entry 2 of 2)
: to treat or combine with sulfuric acid or a sulfate
Examples of sulfate in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
For maintenance, Dugan suggests returning to the salon for a balayage and gloss refresh around 12 weeks and using professional sulfate-free shampoo conditioner and heat protectant. — Amanda Mitchell, Allure, "Caramel Mocha Balayage Is the Prettiest Transitional Hair-Color Trend for Fall," 14 Aug. 2019 The Eyes Eyes Baby Anti-Aging Eye Cream ($21.99; amazon.com) from Fleur & Bee is a super rich and moisturizing eye cream made from natural ingredients and free from parabens, sulfates and artificial fragrances. — Nikhita Mahtani, CNN Underscored, "Want to fight dark circles? Look for these ingredients in your next eye cream," 10 Aug. 2019 Most studies have focused on aerosols made from sulfates, which are spread in the atmosphere by volcanic eruptions. — John Fialka, Scientific American, "Risks of Controversial Geoengineering Approach “May Be Overstated”," 3 July 2019 Freshwater acidification, caused not by rising CO2 levels, but by airborne sulfate and nitrate pollution, may render those molecules unrecognizable. — Elizabeth Preston, Science | AAAS, "A growing sensory smog threatens the ability of fish to communicate, navigate, and survive," 20 June 2019 Duffy allegedly diluted an 89-year-old hospice patient’s morphine sulfate prescription with another liquid during March 2019 while working as a registered nurse at Hunt Nursing and Rehab in Danvers, officials said. — Sofia Saric, BostonGlobe.com, "Haverhill registered nurse charged with diluting patients’ morphine," 2 July 2019 The line includes the sulfate-free Hydrating Shampoo, the Fortifying Conditioner, the Tangle Slayer Conditioning Cream for curly hair and another one for coily hair, and the Intense Recovery Treatment. — Shalwah Evans, Essence, "Procter & Gamble’s My Black Is Beautiful Launches Hair Care Line With Sally Beauty," 1 July 2019 This form is fine and similar to ascorbic acid sulfate, Dr. Lipner says. — Sarah Jacoby, SELF, "What Do I Need to Look for in a Vitamin C Serum?," 27 June 2019 With that in mind, Williams opted for the sulfate-free formula to cleanse and hydrate Rihanna’s hair ahead of styling. — Jennifer Ford, Essence, "Exclusive: Rihanna Uses This $5 Shampoo To Make Her Red Hair Shine Bright Like A Diamond," 26 June 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
The team also found that sulfated anophelins are more effective than hirudin, a blood-thinning molecule derived from the salivary juices of leeches, which is occasionally used in clinical settings. — Vanessa Zainzinger, Science | AAAS, "Mosquito spit can bust blood clots in mice," 10 Apr. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'sulfate.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for sulfate
sulfate
noun
English Language Learners Definition of sulfate
chemistry
: a salt that is formed when sulfuric acid reacts with another chemical element
See the full definition for sulfate in the English Language Learners Dictionary
sulfate
noun
sul·fate
variants:
or chiefly British sulphate \ ˈsəl-ˌfāt
\
\
Medical Definition of sulfate
(Entry 1 of 2)
sulfate
transitive verb
variants:
or chiefly British sulphate
sulfated
or chiefly British sulphated;
sulfating
or chiefly British sulphating
Medical Definition of sulfate (Entry 2 of 2)
: to treat or combine with sulfuric acid or a sulfate