Sulphide

/ˈsʌlfaɪd/

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.

Technical

Definition 1 of 3

Pro Tip 1/3

Know it's a compound, meaning two or more elements joined chemically.

Zinc sulphide is used in luminous paints.

Pro Tip 2/3

The 'ph' in sulphide is pronounced as an 'f', like in 'phone'.

Remember to say sulphide with an 'f' sound.

Pro Tip 3/3

Best used in scientific or technical conversations, not casual talk.

During the lab, we discussed copper sulphide's properties.

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