low-sulfide
|low-sul-fide|
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/loʊ ˈsʌlfaɪd/
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/ləʊ ˈsʌlfaɪd/
low sulfide content
Etymology
Etymology Information
'low-sulfide' originates from English, combining 'low' meaning 'not high or small in amount' and 'sulfide' referring to a compound of sulfur with another element.
Historical Evolution
'low-sulfide' has remained consistent in its usage, primarily in scientific and industrial contexts.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'containing a small amount of sulfide,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describing a substance or material that contains a low amount of sulfide compounds.
The low-sulfide ore was easier to process.
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Last updated: 2025/03/08 08:19