n. (Chem.) Any one of a series of basic compounds which consist essentially of sulphur united with hydrocarbon radicals. In general they are oily or crystalline deliquescent substances having a peculiar odor; as,
n. (Chem.) A binary compound of sulphur, or one so regarded; -- formerly called
Double sulphide (Chem.),
Hydrogen sulphide. (Chem.)
Metallic sulphide,
n. (Chem.) A binary compound of sulphur, or one so regarded; -- formerly called
Double sulphide (Chem.),
Hydrogen sulphide. (Chem.)
Metallic sulphide,