"persulfate" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: persulfates [plural]
Etymology: per- + sulfate Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|per|sulfate}} per- + sulfate Head templates: {{en-noun}} persulfate (plural persulfates)
  1. (inorganic chemistry) Any of several oxyanions (and their associated salts) that have peroxide units linked to one or more sulfur atoms Wikipedia link: persulfate Categories (topical): Inorganic chemistry Synonyms: persulphate

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