1. present participle of sulfate; treating or combining with sulfuric acid or a sulfate compound
Usage: chemistry; technical
2. the process of lead sulfate crystals forming on battery plates, reducing battery efficiency
Usage: automotive; technical

Examples

• The chemist is sulfating the organic compound in the laboratory.
• Sulfating agents are used in various industrial processes.
• The old car battery was sulfating due to lack of use.
• Regular charging prevents sulfating in lead-acid batteries.
• The technician explained that sulfating reduces battery capacity.
• Sulfating occurs when batteries are left discharged for too long.