sulfide-lacking
|sul-fide-lack-ing|
C1
/ˈsʌlfaɪd ˈlækɪŋ/
absence of sulfide
Etymology
Etymology Information
'sulfide-lacking' originates from the combination of 'sulfide,' which refers to a compound containing sulfur, and 'lacking,' meaning 'not having.'
Historical Evolution
The term 'sulfide-lacking' evolved from the need to describe environments or substances devoid of sulfide compounds.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not having sulfide,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describing a substance or environment that does not contain sulfide compounds.
The sulfide-lacking soil was unsuitable for certain types of plants.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Last updated: 2025/03/09 19:09