sulfurate

/sʌlfəˈreɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to convert or treat with sulfuric acid, or to convert into a sulfate

“The manufacturing process involved sulfurating the metal to create a durable coating.”

2. noun

a salt or ester of sulfuric acid

“Sulfurates are commonly used as detergents in household cleaning products.”

Synonyms

  • sulfate
  • sulfurize

Antonyms

  • dehydrate
  • desulfate