A salt or chemical compound containing sulfur and oxygen, commonly found in minerals and used in various industrial processes.
From 'sulphur' (or 'sulfur'), with the chemical suffix '-ate.' The element sulfur comes from Latin 'sulphur,' and the '-ate' suffix indicates a chemical compound or salt in scientific nomenclature.
Sulfate is hiding in stuff you use daily—your laundry detergent, toothpaste, and car battery all contain sulfates, making this chemistry word way more practical than it sounds!
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