oxysulfate

English

Alternative forms

• oxysulphate

Etymology

oxy- +‎ sulfate

Noun

oxysulfate (plural oxysulfates)

1. (inorganic chemistry) A compound containing both an oxide and a sulfate anion.
   • 2006, Mark A. Shand, The chemistry and technology of magnesia, page 234:

     Magnesium oxysulfate cement is formulated by the reaction between magnesium oxide and magnesium sulfate solution, and like that of magnesium oxychloride it has very good binding properties.

See also

• oxychloride