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Sulfide (noun) means a compound made from sulfur joined with a metal or a similar element.

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A compound made from sulfur joined with a metal or a similar element.

"Newmont Mining Corp's Yanacocha sulfides project to expand gold production in Peru has been delayed and will only be developed "at the pace the pandemic allows," CEO Tom Palmer said on Wednesday at an industry conference." — Reuters, Newmont's Yanacocha sulfides project delayed by pandemic -CEO (2021)

A type of organic compound in which sulfur is joined to two carbon-based groups.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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What is the meaning of sulfide?

"sulfide" (noun) means a compound made from sulfur joined with a metal or a similar element.

What is another word for sulfide?

Other words for "sulfide" include sulphide.

What are the different meanings of sulfide?

"sulfide" has 2 main meanings: 1. A compound made from sulfur joined with a metal or a similar element; 2. A type of organic compound in which sulfur is joined to two carbon-based groups.