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sulfide-containing

|sul-fide-con-tain-ing|

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/ˈsʌlfaɪd kənˈteɪnɪŋ/

(sulfide)

sulfur compound

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sulfidecontain
Etymology
Etymology Information

'sulfide' originates from 'sulfur,' specifically the word 'sulfur,' where 'sulfur' meant 'brimstone.'

Historical Evolution

'sulfur' changed from the Latin word 'sulfur' and eventually became the modern English word 'sulfur.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'brimstone,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a compound of sulfur with another element.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

having or containing sulfide.

The sulfide-containing compound was analyzed in the lab.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/02/20 13:34