Definition of Copper sulfate

1. Noun. A copper salt made by the action of sulfuric acid on copper oxide.

Exact synonyms: Copper Sulphate, Cupric Sulfate, Cupric Sulphate
Specialized synonyms: Blue Copperas, Blue Stone, Blue Vitriol, Chalcanthite
Generic synonyms: Sulfate, Sulphate

Definition of Copper sulfate

1. Noun. (American English) (alternative spelling of copper sulphate) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Copper sulfate

1. The pentahydrate sulfate salt of copper. It is a powerful emetic and used orally as an antidote to phosphorus poisoning. Topical application of a 1 per cent solution is used in the treatment of phosphorus burns of the skin. It is also used as a catalyst with iron in the treatment of iron-deficiency anaemia. In 1:1,000,000 concentration it is used to prevent growth of algae in ponds, reservoirs, and swimming pools. Pharmacological action: antidotes, emetics, fungicides, industrial. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Copper Sulfate

copper glance
copper mine
copper moki
copper nose
copper ore
copper ores
copper oxide
copper pennies
copper phosphate cement
copper phthalocyanine
copper protein
copper pyrites
copper radioisotopes
copper rockfish
copper shark
copper sulfate (current term)
copper sulfate method
copper sulfide
copper sulphate
copper uranite
copperah
copperahs
copperas
copperases
copperbar
copperbars
copperbottomed
coppered
copperfasten
copperfastened

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