sulphatize

/ˈsʌlfətaɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to convert into a salt of sulphuric acid, or to add a sulphate to

“The process of sulphatizing the rocks helped preserve their historical significance.”

2. verb

to treat with a solution of sulphuric acid, especially in the manufacture of leather

“The tannery used a sulphatizing process to soften the hide.”

Synonyms

  • saltify
  • sulfate

Antonyms

  • neutralize