Sulfide
(noun)
A chemical compound containing sulfur and one or more other elements, typically a metal.
Origin:
From the latin word sulphureus meaning "of sulfur".
Examples:
- Iron sulfide is a common mineral found in many types of rock.
- Copper sulfide is used in the production of copper.
- Lead sulfide is used in the production of lead.
- The sulfide was produced by the reaction of sulfur with metal.
- Sulfides are important minerals in many types of ore deposits.