disulfide
Americannoun
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(in inorganic chemistry) a sulfide containing two atoms of sulfur, as carbon disulfide, CS 2 .
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(in organic chemistry) a sulfide containing the bivalent group −SS−, as diethyl disulfide, C 4 H 10 S 2 .
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Schmidt had previously engineered mice whose liver cells separately lacked one or the other of the two main disulfide reductases.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 25, 2026
In April 2025, researchers reported possible traces of molecules called dimethyl sulfide and/or dimethyl disulfide.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 9, 2026
The Gaharwar Lab is among a small number of research groups investigating how molybdenum disulfide might be used for biomedical purposes.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 27, 2025
The nanoflowers are made from molybdenum disulfide, an inorganic compound that can form many different two-dimensional shapes at very small scales.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 27, 2025
Its specific gravity is 1.07-1.08, melting point about 152.5 C., and it is soluble in alcohol, ether, benzine, carbon disulfide, oils, alkalis and acetic acid.
From Soap-Making Manual A Practical Handbook on the Raw Materials, Their Manipulation, Analysis and Control in the Modern Soap Plant. by E. G. Thomssen
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