bisulfide

or bi·sul·phide

[ bahy-suhl-fahyd, -fid ]

noun

, Chemistry.

1. a disulfide.

Word History and Origins

Origin of bisulfide¹

First recorded in 1860–65; bi- ¹ + sulfide

Example Sentences

The carbon bisulfide is best injected into the soil by means of a long-nosed syringe.

From Project Gutenberg

If beans, peas, corn or other Seeds become buggy, pour a little bisulfide of carbon (very inflammable) into them.

From Project Gutenberg