sulfide-poor
|sul-fide-poor|
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/ˈsʌlfaɪd pʊr/
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/ˈsʌlfaɪd pɔː/
low in sulfide
Etymology
Etymology Information
'sulfide-poor' originates from the combination of 'sulfide,' which refers to a compound of sulfur with another element, and 'poor,' indicating a deficiency or lack.
Historical Evolution
The term 'sulfide-poor' evolved from the need to describe geological and chemical samples with low sulfide content.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'lacking in sulfide,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having a low concentration or amount of sulfide.
The mineral sample was sulfide-poor, indicating a different formation process.
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Last updated: 2025/03/07 01:36