subsulfate

/ˌsʌbsʌlˈfeɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A compound of sulphuric acid with a base.

“The researcher analyzed the subsulfate found in the rock samples.”

2. verb

To convert (a metal) into a subsulfate.

“The process involved subsulfating the metal to create a new compound.”

Synonyms

  • subcarbonate
  • subnitrate