zinc sulfate
Definition
- Noun:
- A chemical compound: Zinc sulfate is an inorganic compound with the formula ZnSO₄. It is a colorless, crystalline, water-soluble powder.
- A substance with specific uses: It is used industrially and medically as a mordant in dyeing, a wood preservative, and in the electrodeposition of zinc.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The laboratory ordered a new batch of zinc sulfate for the electroplating experiment.
- Zinc sulfate is sometimes added to animal feed as a dietary supplement.
- The preservation process involved treating the timber with a solution of zinc sulfate.
Advanced Usage
- "Zinc sulfate heptahydrate": The most common hydrated form of the compound (ZnSO₄·7H₂O), often used in agriculture and medicine.
- The fertilizer was enriched with zinc sulfate heptahydrate to correct soil deficiencies.
Variants and Related Words
- White vitriol (n): A common name for zinc sulfate, referring to its historical classification among vitriols (sulfates).
- In older texts, you might find zinc sulfate referred to as white vitriol.
- Zinc sulphate (n): An alternative spelling, primarily used in British English.
Synonyms
- ZnSO₄: The chemical formula for zinc sulfate.
- Zinc sulphate: The British English variant.
Related Phrases and Compounds
- Zinc sulfate monohydrate: A dehydrated form of the compound.
- Zinc sulfate solution: An aqueous preparation used in various applications.
Noun
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a colorless water-soluble powder; used as a mordant or to preserve wood or for the electrodeposition of zinc
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