Sulphide
[sʌlfaid]
Definition
(n.) A binary compound of sulphur, or one so regarded; -- formerly called sulphuret.
Editor: Nita
Examples
- Ethiops Mineral Black Sulphide of Mercury. William K. David. Secrets of Wise Men, Chemists and Great Physicians.
- It consisted of a thin splinter of dried wood, the top of which was dipped in a mixture of one part of chlorate of potass, two of sulphide of antimony, and one of gum. Frederick C. Bakewell. Great Facts.
- Many other chemicals can be used, however, for making the fluorescing screen, such as the sulphides of calcium, barium and strontium. Edward W. Byrn. The Progress of Invention in the Nineteenth Century.
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