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polysulfide

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[pol-ee-suhl-fahyd] / ˌpɒl iˈsʌl faɪd /

noun

Chemistry.
  1. a sulfide whose molecules contain two or more atoms of sulfur.


Etymology

Origin of polysulfide

First recorded in 1840–50; poly- + sulfide

Example Sentences

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However, few studies have focused on the endogenous content of polysulfide in broccoli sprouts.

From Science Daily • Oct. 24, 2023

Furthermore, a comprehensive analysis of the polysulfides detected a number of polysulfide candidates whose structures have not yet been determined.

From Science Daily • Oct. 24, 2023

Molecular mechanism of energy conservation in polysulfide respiration.

From Nature • Apr. 24, 2018

POLYSULFIDE: Originally a two-part compound, polysulfide caulking now comes in a single cartridge.

From Time Magazine Archive

In the early 19205 Chemist J. C. Patrick of Kansas City, who was looking for a good anti-freeze mixture, mixed ethylene dichloride and sodium polysulfide, surprisingly obtained a gummy mass resembling rubber.

From Time Magazine Archive

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