Word forms: plural sulphidesregional note: in AM, use sulfide
variable noun [oft noun NOUN]
A sulphide is a compound of sulphur with some other chemical elements.
...hydrogen sulphide.
sulphide in British English
(ˈsʌlfaɪd)
noun
1.
a compound of sulphur with a more electropositive element
2. another name for thio-ether
All related terms of 'sulphide'
allyl sulphide
a colourless liquid that smells like garlic and is used as a flavouring . Formula: (CH 2 :CHCH 2 ) 2 S; relative density : 0.888; boiling pt: 139°C
cadmium sulphide
an orange or yellow insoluble solid used as a pigment in paints , etc ( cadmium yellow ). Formula: CdS
hydrogen sulphide
a colourless poisonous soluble flammable gas with an odour of rotten eggs : used as a reagent in chemical analysis . Formula: H 2 S
mercuric sulphide
a compound of mercury , usually existing as a black solid ( metacinnabarite ) or a red solid ( cinnabar or vermilion ), which is used as a pigment . Formula: HgS
stannic sulphide
an insoluble solid compound of tin usually existing as golden crystals or as a yellowish-brown powder : used as a pigment . Formula: SnS 2
mercury(II) sulphide
a compound of mercury , usually existing as a black solid ( metacinnabarite ) or a red solid ( cinnabar or vermilion ), which is used as a pigment . Formula: HgS
antimonite
an oxyanion of antimony or a salt containing an oxyanion of antimony
hydrogen sulfide scrubber
A hydrogen sulfide scrubber is a device for the chemical removal of hydrogen sulfide.