Definitions

1. noun

A chemical compound containing sulfur, especially a salt of hydrogen sulfide.

“The mine produced large quantities of sulfide ores, which were then processed to extract the valuable metals.”

2. noun

A compound containing the sulfide ion, typically as a salt or chalcogenide.

“The sulfide precipitates formed in the chemical reaction were then filtered and washed to obtain a pure sample.”

3. chemistry

A chemical compound containing the sulfide ion, typically as a salt or chalcogenide.

“The sulfide ion is a stable anion with a -2 charge, commonly found in various chemical compounds.”