Another type, also common in the Taipei area has more chlorides than sulfates, and while it is also hot, its flavor is more salty than sour. The springs at Chinshan on the north coast are typical of this type.
Source: wiktionary
Sulfate
/ˈsʌlfeɪt/
Synonyms for "sulfate" (23 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (5)
Strong matches (7)
Related words (11)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: sulphate, acidify, alcohol, alkalize, carbonate.
- Sentence evidence is available for sulfate, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, derived_reverse.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "sulfate".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "sulfate"
Keep "sulfate" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "sulfate" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "sulfate", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "sulfate" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
10 entriesMore specific
11 entriesalkyl sulfatearyl sulfatebarium sulfatecalcium sulfateglycan sulfationmagnesium sulfateprotein sulfationsulfate diestersulfate ester formationsulfationtyrosine sulfation
Collocations
9 entriesbarium sulfatecalcium sulfatemagnesium sulfatesodium sulfatesulfate concentrationsulfate estersulfate groupsulfate ionsulfate salt
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
6 entriesSample sentences
5 total sentences available.
Iatrogenic poisoning can result from the use of magnesium in the treatment of hypertension or of toxemia of pregnancy; deaths have been reported from the use of magnesium sulfate enemas in megacolon and from oral administration for purging.
Source: wiktionary
The whole world's fighting over fresh water like a pack of starving dogs with one stripped bone among them, and then Brazil started shooting all those sulfates into the stratosphere and—well, it was turning out just like the environazis said, only way worse and way fucking faster.
Source: wiktionary
The technique would involve spraying large amounts of sulfate particles into the Earth’s lower stratosphere at altitudes as high as 12 miles. The scientists propose delivering the sulfates with specially designed high-altitude aircraft, balloons or large naval-style guns.
Source: wiktionary
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Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "sulfate"?
Closest matches include sulphate, acidify, alcohol, alkalize, carbonate.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "sulfate"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.