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Definitions of sulfide
  1. noun
    a compound of sulphur and some other element that is more electropositive

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  • se a toxic nonmetallic element related to sulfur and tellurium; occurs in several allotropic forms; a stable grey metallike allotrope conducts electricity better in the light than in the dark and is used in photocells; occurs in sulfide ores (as pyrite)
  • blende an ore that is the chief source of zinc; consists largely of zinc sulfide in crystalline form
  • matte a mixture of sulfides that forms when sulfide metal ores are smelted
  • selenium a toxic nonmetallic element related to sulfur and tellurium; occurs in several allotropic forms; a stable grey metallike allotrope conducts electricity better in the light than in the dark and is used in photocells; occurs in sulfide ores (as pyrite)
  • pyrite a common mineral (iron disulfide) that has a pale yellow color
  • bornite a mineral consisting of sulfides of copper and iron that is found in copper deposits
  • pyrites any of various metallic-looking sulfides (of which pyrite is the commonest)
  • depilatory a chemical (usually a sulfide) used to remove hair or wool or bristles from hides
  • galena soft blue-grey mineral; lead sulfide; a major source of lead
  • cinnabar a heavy reddish mineral consisting of mercuric sulfide; the chief source of mercury
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