sulfidic
|sul-fid-ic|
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/sʌlˈfɪdɪk/
sulfide-related
Etymology
Etymology Information
'sulfidic' originates from the word 'sulfide', which is derived from the Latin word 'sulfur', meaning 'brimstone'.
Historical Evolution
'sulfide' transformed from the Latin word 'sulfur' and eventually became the modern English word 'sulfidic'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'containing sulfur', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to or containing sulfide'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or containing sulfide.
The sulfidic ore was processed to extract valuable metals.
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Last updated: 2025/02/17 19:44