Sulphide
noun
A chemical compound made up of sulphur and another element or radical.
Iron sulphide is a common output of the reaction between iron and sulphur.
Often appears as...
- iron sulphide
- sodium sulphide
Usage tips
Technical
noun
In industrial context, a yellowish substance that forms on surfaces.
The worker had to clean the sulphide off the gears.
Often appears as...
- sulphide staining
- sulphide cleaning
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Industrial
noun
In a geological context, a type of mineral containing sulphur.
The rock was rich in sulphide minerals.
Often appears as...
- sulphide minerals
- sulphide ores
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Academic
noun
A chemical compound made up of sulphur and another element or radical.
Iron sulphide is a common output of the reaction between iron and sulphur.
Often appears as...
- iron sulphide
- sodium sulphide
Usage tips
Technical
noun
In industrial context, a yellowish substance that forms on surfaces.
The worker had to clean the sulphide off the gears.
Often appears as...
- sulphide staining
- sulphide cleaning
Usage tips
Industrial
noun
In a geological context, a type of mineral containing sulphur.
The rock was rich in sulphide minerals.
Often appears as...
- sulphide minerals
- sulphide ores
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Chemical Understanding
Know it's a compound, meaning two or more elements joined chemically.
Zinc sulphide is used in luminous paints.
Pro Tip 2/3Pronunciation Clue
The 'ph' in sulphide is pronounced as an 'f', like in 'phone'.
Remember to say sulphide with an 'f' sound.
Pro Tip 3/3Context Sensitivity
Best used in scientific or technical conversations, not casual talk.
During the lab, we discussed copper sulphide's properties.
Pro Tip 1/3Chemical Understanding
Know it's a compound, meaning two or more elements joined chemically.
Zinc sulphide is used in luminous paints.
Pro Tip 2/3Pronunciation Clue
The 'ph' in sulphide is pronounced as an 'f', like in 'phone'.
Remember to say sulphide with an 'f' sound.
Pro Tip 3/3Context Sensitivity
Best used in scientific or technical conversations, not casual talk.
During the lab, we discussed copper sulphide's properties.
Pro Tip 1/3Chemical Understanding
Know it's a compound, meaning two or more elements joined chemically.
Zinc sulphide is used in luminous paints.
Pro Tip 2/3Pronunciation Clue
The 'ph' in sulphide is pronounced as an 'f', like in 'phone'.
Remember to say sulphide with an 'f' sound.
Pro Tip 3/3Context Sensitivity
Best used in scientific or technical conversations, not casual talk.
During the lab, we discussed copper sulphide's properties.
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Quote examples
John Vane
English Scientist
At first, I was able to use a Bunsen burner attached to my mother's gas stove, but the use of the kitchen as a laboratory came to an abrupt end when a minor explosion involving hydrogen sulphide spattered the newly painted decor and changed the colour from blue to dirty green!
Quote examples
John Vane
English Scientist
At first, I was able to use a Bunsen burner attached to my mother's gas stove, but the use of the kitchen as a laboratory came to an abrupt end when a minor explosion involving hydrogen sulphide spattered the newly painted decor and changed the colour from blue to dirty green!
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