Definitions

1. noun

A compound that contains two sulfur atoms, typically formed by the oxidation of a thiol group.

“The chemist analyzed the disulfide bond in the protein.”

2. noun

A type of covalent bond between two sulfur atoms.

“The molecular structure of the disulfide bond was studied.”

3. noun

A compound containing two sulfur atoms.

“The organic chemist synthesized a new disulfide compound.”