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sulfide

/ˈsʌlfaɪd/ /sʌlˈfaɪd/

Meanings
noun
Any compound of sulfur and a metal or other electropositive element or group.

Examples :

"The rotten egg smell near the volcano was likely due to hydrogen sulfide gas released from the rocks. "
chemistry compound substance element mineral

Related Words

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compound noun

/ˈkɒmpaʊnd/ /ˈkɑmpaʊnd/ /kəmˈpaʊnd/

An enclosure within which workers, prisoners, or soldiers are confined

"The prisoners were kept in a secure compound. "

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metal noun

/ˈmɛtəl/ [ˈmɛ.ɾɫ̩]

(heading) Chemical elements or alloys, and the mines where their ores come from.

"The mining company explored for metal ores in the remote mountain ranges. "

Illustration element

element noun

/ˈɛlɪmənt/

One of the simplest or essential parts or principles of which anything consists, or upon which the constitution or fundamental powers of anything are based.

"Letters are the elements of written language."

Illustration hydrogen

hydrogen noun

/ˈhaɪdɹədʒ(ə)n/ /ˈhaɪdɹədʒən/

The lightest chemical element (symbol H), with an atomic number of 1 and atomic weight of 1.00794.

"Hydrogen is the simplest chemical element, with only one proton in its atom. "

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rotten adjective

/ˈɹɒtn̩/ /ˈɹɑtn̩/

Of perishable items, overridden with bacteria and other infectious agents.

"If you leave a bin unattended for a few weeks, the rubbish inside will turn rotten."

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sulfur noun

/ˈsʌl.fə/ /ˈsʌl.fɚ/

A chemical element (symbol S) with an atomic number of 16.

"The science lab contained a sample of sulfur. "

Illustration volcano

volcano noun

/vɒlˈkeɪnəʊ/ /vɑlˈkeɪnoʊ/

A vent or fissure on the surface of a planet (usually in a mountainous form) with a magma chamber attached to the mantle of a planet or moon, periodically erupting forth lava and volcanic gases onto the surface.

"The school trip to the volcano national park was exciting. "

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electropositive noun

/ɪˌlɛktroʊˈpɑzətɪv/ /iˌlɛktroʊˈpɑzətɪv/

A body which passes to the negative pole in electrolysis.

"In the electrolysis of saltwater, the electropositive (sodium ion) migrates to the negatively charged cathode. "

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other noun

/ˈɐðə/ /ʊðə/ /ˈʌðɚ/

An other, another (person, etc), more often rendered as another.

"My brother is a different person; he's an other, not like me at all. "

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group noun

/ɡɹuːp/

A number of things or persons being in some relation to one another.

"The group of students worked together on their project. "

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likely noun

/ˈlaɪkli/

Something or somebody considered likely.

"The likely winner of the science fair is Sarah, judging by her impressive project. "

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released verb

/ɹɪˈliːst/

To let go (of); to cease to hold or contain.

"He released his grasp on the lever."