bisulphate

British  

/ baɪˈsʌlˌfeɪt /

noun

1. a salt or ester of sulphuric acid containing the monovalent group -HSO 4 or the ion HSO 4 ^–

2. (modifier) consisting of, containing, or concerned with the group -HSO 4 or the ion HSO 4 ^–

   bisulphate ion

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Example Sentences

To discriminate between bromides and chlorides more clearly, the substance is mixed with anhydrous potassium bisulphate and fused in an ignition tube.

From The Elements of Blowpipe Analysis by Getman, Frederick Hutton

Azo red A and 10 lb. bisulphate of soda.

From The Dyeing of Cotton Fabrics A Practical Handbook for the Dyer and Student by Beech, Franklin

Potassium bichromate 10 parts Manganous sulphate 4 parts Potassium bisulphate 20 parts Water 300 parts 3.

From Photographic Reproduction Processes by Duchochois, Peter C.

Fused with potassium bisulphate in an ignition tube the violet vapors of iodine are evolved, and thus iodides may be distinguished from chlorides and bromides.

From The Elements of Blowpipe Analysis by Getman, Frederick Hutton

Glauber's salt, and 5�lb. acetic acid, adding 8�lb. bisulphate of soda to exhaust the bath.

From The Dyeing of Woollen Fabrics by Beech, Franklin