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copper(II) sulfate

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

The inorganic compound CuSO4, which forms blue crystals and is used in agriculture, dyeing, electroplating and many other applications.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Topics: chemistry, inorganic-chemistry, natural-sciences, physical-sciences

Examples

  • Holonyms: Burgundy mixture, Bordeaux mixture, Benedict's reagent, Fehling's solution

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: copper sulfate, copper sulphate, cupric sulfate, bluestone, blue vitriol, Roman vitriol, E519[preservative]]>

Antonyms: none provided

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