to sulfate
- verb
- /ˈsʌlfeɪt/
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- In precocial animals, their more mature skins at birth contain a greater proportion of sulfated proteoglycans (keratin sulfate), glycosaminoglycans designed to withstand greater mechanical forces.
Examples
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If the battery is not maintained properly, it may sulfate, leading to reduced performance.
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During discharge the lead electrode turns lead into lead sulfate and during recharge it converts that back.
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Both isoforms contain the heparin-binding sequence (HBS) of basic residues, which is essential for binding to cell-surface heparin-sulfated proteoglycans.
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To improve efficiency, technicians sulfate the components in the production process.
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After extended use, the electrodes can sulfate, which negatively impacts the battery's lifespan.
Compounds
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A white mineral used to make plaster, improve soil, and to make some foods and medicines
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4.6
A bright blue salt used to kill fungus on plants and for simple lab work
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A bright blue chemical in crystals used in gardens and labs to kill fungus and test liquids
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A strong medicine that helps people with ADHD pay attention and helps those with narcolepsy stay awake
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A white powder used in paint, in industry, and to help X-rays show the inside of the body
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A small negative particle that forms when sulfuric acid loses one hydrogen
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A chemical used in many shampoos and soaps that makes foam and can irritate skin
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A colorless powder that dissolves in water and is used to dye cloth, protect wood, and plate metal
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Etymology
The verb sulfate is formed from sulfur plus the ending -ate, where -ate can mean 'to make into' in chemistry. So to sulfate something is to treat it so it turns into a sulfate, which is why the verb means to make something contain sulfate.