noun Download 🔗Share A functional group with two sulfur atoms bonded to one another, described by the following formula: R–S–S–R'. Examples : "Many proteins in hair contain a disulfide that helps maintain its structure, making it strong and resistant to breakage. " chemistry compound substance biochemistry Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The anion −S–S−. Examples : "The disulfide bond is crucial in the structure of many proteins. " chemistry compound substance Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A binary compound of sulfur and another element in the ratio 2:1 (formula XS2). Examples : "The chemistry student learned that pyrite, also known as fool's gold, is a common disulfide of iron, with the formula FeS2. " compound chemistry substance material element Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading