1
: any of various organic compounds characterized by a sulfur atom attached to two carbon atoms
2
: a binary compound (such as CuS) of sulfur usually with a more electropositive element or group : a salt of hydrogen sulfide
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Among the molecules found by Webb was dimethyl sulfide.
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Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 16 Jan. 2024
While prototypes of polymetallic nodule collectors have been deployed in the Pacific Ocean, machines to mine seamounts and sulfide deposits remain untested.
—Todd Woody, Fortune Europe, 13 Jan. 2024
During Bischoff’s time, physicians turned to treatments like mercury sulfide to battle infections.
—Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 16 Jan. 2024
Acid-rock drainage can also happen naturally when streams weather sulfide rock in ore deposits.
—Alec Luhn, Scientific American, 19 Dec. 2023
Hydrogen sulfide gas can cause irritation to the eyes and respiratory system, apnea, coma, convulsions, dizziness, headache, weakness, irritability, insomnia and stomach upset, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
—Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2023
However, the sulfides in these electrolytes can react with both electrodes, generating compounds that impede the flow of electricity within the batteries.
—IEEE Spectrum, 29 Mar. 2023
However, there is a robust debate ongoing about the telescope's measurements of water, methane, and dimethyl sulfide.
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 16 Jan. 2024
Norway is instead looking to exploit the cobalt-rich crusts and polymetallic sulfides on its seabed.
—Eliza Gkritsi, WIRED, 12 Jan. 2024
Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 16 Jan. 2024
While prototypes of polymetallic nodule collectors have been deployed in the Pacific Ocean, machines to mine seamounts and sulfide deposits remain untested.
—Todd Woody, Fortune Europe, 13 Jan. 2024
During Bischoff’s time, physicians turned to treatments like mercury sulfide to battle infections.
—Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 16 Jan. 2024
Acid-rock drainage can also happen naturally when streams weather sulfide rock in ore deposits.
—Alec Luhn, Scientific American, 19 Dec. 2023
Hydrogen sulfide gas can cause irritation to the eyes and respiratory system, apnea, coma, convulsions, dizziness, headache, weakness, irritability, insomnia and stomach upset, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
—Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2023
However, the sulfides in these electrolytes can react with both electrodes, generating compounds that impede the flow of electricity within the batteries.
—IEEE Spectrum, 29 Mar. 2023
However, there is a robust debate ongoing about the telescope's measurements of water, methane, and dimethyl sulfide.
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 16 Jan. 2024
Norway is instead looking to exploit the cobalt-rich crusts and polymetallic sulfides on its seabed.
—Eliza Gkritsi, WIRED, 12 Jan. 2024
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1836, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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“Sulfide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sulfide. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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sulfide
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sul·fide
ˈsəl-ˌfīd 
: a compound of sulfur with one or more other elements : a salt of hydrogen sulfide
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