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Webster 1913 Edition


Sulphide

Sul′phide

,
Noun.
(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.

Definition 2024


sulphide

sulphide

English

Noun

sulphide (plural sulphides)

  1. (British, chemistry) Alternative spelling of sulfide
  2. A kind of clear marble with a small statuette or figure inside.
    • 1997, Miriam L. Plans, Caring for your antiques & collectibles (page 94)
      Rare marbles, especially overlays, sulphides, clambroths, and other unusual specimens, need gentle washing and drying.