1
: a salt or ester of sulfuric acid
2
: a divalent group or anion SO4 characteristic of sulfuric acid and the sulfates
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Lindsay Modglin, Verywell Health, 11 Aug. 2023
Others report that an OTC antibiotic ointment such as Neosporin (bacitracin zinc, neomycin sulfate, and polymyxin B sulfate) applied twice daily helps eradicate some infections.
—Joe and Teresa Graedon, oregonlive, 7 Aug. 2023
These soft chews, which are stuffed with glucosamine hydrochloride and chondroitin sulfate, assist cartilage development and joint cushioning.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 1 Aug. 2023
The vegan formula is free from alcohol, sulfates, phthalates, and parabens.
—Staff Author, Southern Living, 27 Aug. 2023
Glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate: Eukanuba understands that cartilage repair and inflammation reduction are vital for dogs with arthritis.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 7 Aug. 2023
Many shampoos contain harsh sulfates or strong scents, so this one is a nice alternative free of those potential irritants.
—Lacey Muinos, Health, 4 Aug. 2023
The general rule of thumb is to stay clear of sulfates, parabens, and silicones.
—Sabrina Talbert, Women's Health, 1 Aug. 2023
Ogden's 55,000-acre solar evaporation pond complex produces salt, sulfate of potash and magnesium chloride from the Great Salt Lake.
—Leia Larsen, The Salt Lake Tribune, 16 Aug. 2023
Randy Zellers, Field & Stream, 10 Apr. 2023
Energizing Scalp Serum for its gentle, sulfate-free formula.
—Rebecca Deczynski, Health, 30 Jan. 2023
Advanced Climate Control Defrizzing Shampoo is a gentle, sulfate free blend that is safe for color treated hair.
—Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 1 June 2022
He was charged in April with providing oxycodone and morphine sulfate to a patient who died.
—Kevin Grasha, The Enquirer, 4 May 2022
In general, volcanic eruptions contribute volcanic ash and sulfate aerosols to the atmosphere that shade the planet from the sun's radiation, cooling Earth's atmosphere.
—Will Sullivan, Discover Magazine, 27 Jan. 2022
In fact, sulfate-free surfactants help to produce supple skin ready to be shaved.
—Dallas News, 4 Oct. 2022
This alcohol, paraben, and sulfate-free formula can really make an impact.
—Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 4 Oct. 2022
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Noun
Tula products are free of parabens, silicone, dyes, sulfates, and synthetic fragrances.
—Lindsay Modglin, Verywell Health, 11 Aug. 2023
Others report that an OTC antibiotic ointment such as Neosporin (bacitracin zinc, neomycin sulfate, and polymyxin B sulfate) applied twice daily helps eradicate some infections.
—Joe and Teresa Graedon, oregonlive, 7 Aug. 2023
These soft chews, which are stuffed with glucosamine hydrochloride and chondroitin sulfate, assist cartilage development and joint cushioning.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 1 Aug. 2023
The vegan formula is free from alcohol, sulfates, phthalates, and parabens.
—Staff Author, Southern Living, 27 Aug. 2023
Glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate: Eukanuba understands that cartilage repair and inflammation reduction are vital for dogs with arthritis.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 7 Aug. 2023
Many shampoos contain harsh sulfates or strong scents, so this one is a nice alternative free of those potential irritants.
—Lacey Muinos, Health, 4 Aug. 2023
The general rule of thumb is to stay clear of sulfates, parabens, and silicones.
—Sabrina Talbert, Women's Health, 1 Aug. 2023
Ogden's 55,000-acre solar evaporation pond complex produces salt, sulfate of potash and magnesium chloride from the Great Salt Lake.
—Leia Larsen, The Salt Lake Tribune, 16 Aug. 2023
Verb
When the battery overheats, the water in the sulfuric acid solution within its case will boil and escape, leaving dry lead plates behind, which sulfate and lose their capacity.
—Randy Zellers, Field & Stream, 10 Apr. 2023
Energizing Scalp Serum for its gentle, sulfate-free formula.
—Rebecca Deczynski, Health, 30 Jan. 2023
Advanced Climate Control Defrizzing Shampoo is a gentle, sulfate free blend that is safe for color treated hair.
—Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 1 June 2022
He was charged in April with providing oxycodone and morphine sulfate to a patient who died.
—Kevin Grasha, The Enquirer, 4 May 2022
In general, volcanic eruptions contribute volcanic ash and sulfate aerosols to the atmosphere that shade the planet from the sun's radiation, cooling Earth's atmosphere.
—Will Sullivan, Discover Magazine, 27 Jan. 2022
In fact, sulfate-free surfactants help to produce supple skin ready to be shaved.
—Dallas News, 4 Oct. 2022
This alcohol, paraben, and sulfate-free formula can really make an impact.
—Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 4 Oct. 2022
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Kids Definition
sulfate
noun
sul·fate
ˈsəl-ˌfāt
: a compound and especially a salt formed by the reaction of sulfuric acid with another substance
Medical Definition
sulfate
2 of 2 transitive verb
variants
or chiefly British sulphate
sulfated or chiefly British sulphated; sulfating or chiefly British sulphating
: to treat or combine with sulfuric acid or a sulfate
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