1. a salt formed by the reaction of aluminum oxide with a base, containing the anion AlO₂⁻ or similar
Usage: chemistry; technical

1. to treat or combine with an aluminate; to convert into an aluminate
Usage: chemistry; technical

Examples

• Sodium aluminate is commonly used in water treatment processes.
• The chemist will aluminate the solution to improve its properties.
• Aluminates are important compounds in the production of cement.
• The reaction produces a stable aluminate complex.
• Industrial applications often require aluminates for their binding properties.