carbon disulphide

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noun

1. Also called (not in technical usage): carbon bisulphide.  a colourless slightly soluble volatile flammable poisonous liquid commonly having a disagreeable odour due to the presence of impurities: used as an organic solvent and in the manufacture of rayon and carbon tetrachloride. Formula: CS 2

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carbon disulphide

In the next stage, the pulp is treated with a number of chemicals, including carbon disulphide, to make it soluble in sodium hydroxide.

From Science Daily ● Mar. 6, 2024

Another advantage is that a smaller percentage of the toxic substance carbon disulphide is needed compared to standard processes.

From Science Daily ● Mar. 6, 2024

Dissolve a piece as large as a pea in a teaspoonful of carbon disulphide in a test tube, pour this on a piece of porous paper, and lay the paper on an iron support.

From Physiology and Hygiene for Secondary Schools by Walters, Francis M.

It dissolves sulphur, phosphorus, resins, and many acids and colouring matters; and is soluble in alcohol, ether, and carbon disulphide, and in 80 parts by volume of water.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 6 "Coucy-le-Château" to "Crocodile" by Various

Passing over the discovery of carbon disulphide by W.A.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 1 "Châtelet" to "Chicago" by Various