persulfate

[per-suhl-feyt]

noun

Chemistry.

1. a salt of persulfuric acid, as potassium persulfate, K 2 S 2 O 5 or K 2 S 2 O 8 .

Word History and Origins

Origin of persulfate¹

First recorded in 1805–15; per- + sulfate

Example Sentences

So they tweaked the chemistry of both inks by adding iron microparticles and dipped the drawing into a solution containing potassium persulfate instead of plain water.

From Science Magazine

The potassium persulfate reacts with the iron to coat and strengthen the 3D object after 3 minutes of submersion, the researchers report today in Science Advances.

From Science Magazine

Items would be mass-printed in 2D, then dipped in a bath of the potassium persulfate solution to transform them into 3D.

From Science Magazine

Henderson said the primary danger to the public would be inhaling fumes from two chemicals: ammonium persulfate and sodium chlorite.

From Washington Times