copper sulphatenoun [ U ]
UK specialized US copper sulfate uk/ˌkɒp.ə ˈsʌl.feɪt//ˌkɑː.pɚ ˈsʌl.feɪt/a blue crystal that is used in industry in electroplating and in agriculture to kill fungus
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Chemicals, chemical compounds & gases
- acrolein
- adenine
- aldehyde
- alkaline earth metal
- alkane
- ammonia
- ammonium
- butane
- calcium sulphate
- carbon monoxide
- iodide
- lye
- nitrate
- octane
- paraben
- phenolphthalein
- potassium permanganate
- sodium chloride
- starch
- sulphur dioxide
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Examples from literature
- Bordeaux mixture, a mixture of copper sulphate, lime and water used to prevent plant diseases.
- If the copper sulphate becomes exhausted, it should be replenished by dropping in more crystals.
- So he used this receipt: Dissolve six pounds of copper sulphate in six gallons of water.
- The copper sulphate solution will last for months, but the acid must be emptied out and recharged daily.
- To this last is joined a drying-tube containing chloride of calcium and anhydrous copper sulphate.