disulfide

See also: Disulfide

English

Alternative forms

disulphide

Pronunciation

(UK) IPA^(key): /dɪˈsʌlfaɪd/, /dɪˈsʊlfaɪd/
(US) IPA^(key): /daɪˈsʊlfaɪd/

Noun

disulfide (plural disulfides)

(organic chemistry) A functional group with two sulfur atoms bonded to one another, described by the following formula: R–S–S–R'.
(inorganic chemistry) The anion ⁻S–S⁻.

Synonyms

(anion ⁻S–S⁻): bisulfide (dated)

Derived terms

arsenic disulfide
carbon disulfide
cuprous sulfide
disulfide bridge
disulfide bond
disulfide of copper

Translations

functional group

Hindi: द्विगन्धेय (dvigandheya)
Irish: déshuilfíd f

Italian: disolfuro m
Spanish: disulfuro m

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