Sulfide: meaning, definitions and examples
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sulfide
[ ˈsʌlfaɪd ]
chemical compound
Sulfide is a compound containing one or more sulfur atoms in which the sulfur is in a lower oxidation state.
Synonyms
sulfur compound, sulfur salt, sulfuride.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
|---|---|
| sulfide |
Use when referring to a compound in which sulfur is combined with one or more elements. It's often used in chemistry and industry.
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Examples of usage
- Sulfide compounds are commonly found in minerals such as pyrite and galena.
- The smell of rotten eggs is due to the presence of hydrogen sulfide gas.
- Metal sulfides are important in the field of semiconductor materials.
- A common example of a sulfide is iron sulfide, also known as pyrite or fool's gold.
Translations
Translations of the word "sulfide" in other languages:
🇵🇹 sulfeto
🇮🇳 सल्फ़ाइड
🇩🇪 Sulfid
🇮🇩 sulfida
🇺🇦 сульфід
🇵🇱 siarczek
🇯🇵 硫化物 (りゅうかぶつ)
🇫🇷 sulfure
🇪🇸 sulfuro
🇹🇷 sülfür
🇰🇷 황화물 (hwanghwa-mul)
🇸🇦 كبريتيد (kibriitid)
🇨🇿 sulfid
🇸🇰 sulfid
🇨🇳 硫化物 (liúhuàwù)
🇸🇮 sulfid
🇮🇸 súlfíð
🇰🇿 сульфид
🇬🇪 სულფიდი
🇦🇿 sulfid
🇲🇽 sulfuro
Etymology
The word 'sulfide' originates from the Latin word 'sulphur', meaning sulfur, and the suffix '-ide' denoting a compound. Sulfides have been known and used since ancient times, with examples such as pyrite being used as a source of iron and sulfur. The study of sulfides has played a crucial role in the development of chemistry and mineralogy.