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- noun Plural form of
sulphide .
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~ The salts of hydrosulphuric acid, called sulphides, form an important class of salts.
An Elementary Study of Chemistry William McPherson
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ISA, which is based in Jamaica, is meeting to discuss, among other things, unprecedented applications from China and Russia to explore a more recently discovered mineral source, called polymetallic sulphides.
China to Dive for Buried Treasures Jeremy Page 2011
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ISA, meeting at its headquarters in Jamaica, also approved last week applications from China and Russia—the first from any countries—to explore relatively newly discovered deposits called polymetallic sulphides that form around volcanic vents in ridges on the seabed.
China Makes Milestone Dive Jeremy Page 2011
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ISA, meeting at its headquarters in Jamaica, said it had approved on Tuesday applications from China and Russia—the first from any countries—to explore relatively newly discovered deposits called polymetallic sulphides that form around volcanic vents in ridges on the seabed.
U.N. Clears China Sea-Floor Plan Jeremy Page 2011
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But according to new rules on polymetallic sulphides adopted by ISA last year, its next step is to sign a contract with the ISA to explore up to 10,000 square kilometers over the next 15 years, although the area will be halved after eight years.
U.N. Clears China Sea-Floor Plan Jeremy Page 2011
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U.S. scientists in an Alvin discovered polymetallic sulphides, which contain base metals that include copper, lead and zinc, as well as gold and silver, in 1979, when they found vents spewing superheated fluids on the ocean floor off the west coast of Mexico.
China Makes Milestone Dive Jeremy Page 2011
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U.S. scientists in the submersible Alvin discovered polymetallic sulphides, which contain base metals that include copper, lead and zinc, as well as gold and silver, in 1979 when they found vents spewing superheated fluids on the ocean floor off the west coast of Mexico.
U.N. Clears China Sea-Floor Plan Jeremy Page 2011
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Extreme cases develop when soils and sediments rich in sulphides are drained and excavated, for example, through the conversion of mangroves to aquaculture ponds or urban developments.
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In fact, Allicin is formed when garlic is cut, crushed or cooked and the sulphur containing amino acid "Alliin" is broken down by enzymes to form di-allyl sulphides or Allicin.
Archive 2007-08-01 2007
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In fact, Allicin is formed when garlic is cut, crushed or cooked and the sulphur containing amino acid "Alliin" is broken down by enzymes to form di-allyl sulphides or Allicin.
Garlic - Packed with flavor and lots of Health Benefits 2007
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