sulphide
/ˈsʌlfɪd/Definitions
1. noun
A chemical compound that contains sulfur in a -2 oxidation state, typically in combination with a metal or metalloid.
“The mine produces large quantities of copper sulphide ore.”
2. noun
A type of salt or ester of a sulfur acid.
“The chemical reaction produced a range of sulphide compounds.”
3. verb
To convert a metal into a sulphide compound by a chemical reaction.
“The process involves sulphiding the metal to create a stable compound.”
4. verb
To add a sulfur-containing compound to a substance.
“The sulphiding process helped to protect the metal from corrosion.”