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Cupric Sulfate

/ˈkjuː.prɪk ˈsʌl.feɪt/noun
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Cupric sulfate is a bright blue crystalline compound with the chemical formula CuSO4, commonly used as a fungicide, herbicide, and in industrial processes like electroplating. In modern applications, it's valued for its role in agriculture to protect crops from fungal diseases and in labs for demonstrating vivid chemical reactions, though it's highly toxic and requires careful handling.

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