Sulphide

n.

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(Chem.) A binary compound of sulphur, or one so regarded; - formerly called sulphuret. Double sulphide (Chem.) a compound of two sulphides. Hydrogen sulphide (Chem.) See under Hydrogen. Metallic sulphide a binary compound of sulphur with a metal.

Noun

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sulphide - a compound of sulphur and some other element that is more electropositive Synonyms: sulfide

atomic number 16, cadmium sulfide, chemical compound, compound, hydrogen sulfide, iron disulfide, pyrites, S, sulfide, sulfur, sulphur