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sulphide

British  
/ ˈsʌlfaɪd /

noun

  1. a compound of sulphur with a more electropositive element

  2. another name for thio-ether

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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He adds that TD Cowen’s valuation is unchanged because it already excludes primary sulphide processing, which would come much later in the mine life.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 30, 2025

The researchers calculated the present destruction rate of water, carbon dioxide and carbonyl sulphide molecules in Venus' atmosphere, which must be restored by volcanic gases to keep the atmosphere stable.

From Science Daily Dec. 2, 2024

In UPM's new mill the wood is chipped, then boiled with sodium hydroxide and sodium sulphide at high pressure.

From BBC Oct. 22, 2023

Mining at South32’s Taylor sulphide deposit in Hermosa has been impacted by operational hazards as well as restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

From Reuters Jul. 24, 2023

A double sulphide of antimony and iron, of a dark steelÏgray color.

From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) by Noah Webster

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