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hydrosulfide

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Any compound formally derived from hydrogen sulfide by replacing one hydrogen atom with a metal or other radical; a thiol or mercaptan.

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Topics: chemistry, natural-sciences, physical-sciences

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noun

Meaning 2

The HS− anion.

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Topics: chemistry, natural-sciences, physical-sciences

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Etymology

Etymology tree Ancient Greek ῠ̔δρο- (hŭdro-)der. English hydro- English sulfide English hydrosulfide From hydro- + sulfide.