SESQUISULPHIDE

Etymology

Noun

sesquisulphide (plural sesquisulphides)

(chemistry) Any sulphide containing three sulphur atoms for every two metal atoms.

Source: Wiktionary


Ses`qui*sul"phide, n. Etym: [Sesqui- + sulphide.] (Chem.)

Definition: A sulphide, analogous to a sesquioxide, containing three atoms of sulphur to two of the other ingredient; -- formerly called also sesquisulphuret; as, orpiment, As2S3 is arsenic sesquisulphide.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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