Noun: bisulfate bI'súl,feyt
- A salt or an ester of sulphuric acid with the chemical formula HSO₄⁻
"bisulfate is an important intermediate in the production of sulphuric acid";
- hydrogen sulfate
- An acid salt of sulphuric acid in which only half the hydrogen is replaced by a metal
"Sodium bisulfate is commonly used as a pH lowering agent in swimming pools";
- bisulphate [Brit, Cdn]
Derived forms: bisulfates
Type of: sulfate [N. Amer], sulphate [Brit, Cdn]
Encyclopedia: Bisulfate