Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A combination of sulphur with another more electropositive element, or with a body which can take the place of such an element. Also sulphuret, hydrosulphid, hydrosulphuret.
- noun See the qualifying words.
- To convert into a sulphid, as in the case of silver tarnished by such conversion on the surface.
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Examples
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"It does not even require a laboratory test to prove that the cave is rich in iron sulphid, but not gold."
The Boy Ranchers in Death Valley or Diamond X and the Poison Mystery Willard F. Baker
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After 24 hours decant the clear liquid into a second test tube, acidify slightly with HCL, and add a little hydrogen sulphid water.
Human Foods and Their Nutritive Value Harry Snyder
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This is probably an exaggeration of the properties of the hydrogen sulphid found in the stomach.
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This is probably an exaggeration of the properties of the hydrogen sulphid found in the stomach.
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In the more inveterate cases use a lotion of one-half ounce sulphid of potassium in 2 quarts of water, to which a little Castile soap has been added, or use a wash with one-half ounce oil of tar, 2 ounces Castile soap, and 20 ounces water.
Special Report on Diseases of the Horse Charles B. Michener 1877
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If this seems to be losing its effect after a week, change for mercurial ointment or a solution of sulphid of potassium, or of hyposulphite of soda, 3 drams to the quart of water.
Special Report on Diseases of the Horse Charles B. Michener 1877
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The part may be frequently washed with a strong solution of potassium sulphid.
Special Report on Diseases of the Horse Charles B. Michener 1877
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"What we have here," and he indicated the ore specimens held by himself and Professor Snath, "is a selected lot of samples of iron sulphid.
The Boy Ranchers in Death Valley or Diamond X and the Poison Mystery Willard F. Baker
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