bisulfide

/bɪˈsʌlfɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

A compound containing sulfur in a divalent state, especially a salt of a polysulfide anion.

“The chemist studied the properties of bisulfide compounds in various reactions.”

2. chemistry

A type of chemical compound containing sulfur in a divalent state.

“The bisulfide ion is commonly found in various types of sulfide salts.”

Synonyms

  • polysulfide
  • sulfide