sodium sulphate

A form of sodium sulfate — The sodium salt of sulfuric acid, Na₂SO₄; it is a mild laxative (as Glauber's salt), and is used in the manufacture of paper, detergents and many other products.

Meanings

nounsodium sulphate (uncountable)
  1. alternativeuncountableAlternative spelling of sodium sulfate.

Synonyms & antonyms

nouna solid white bitter salt used in manufacturing glass and paper and dyes and pharmaceuticals

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