How Do You Spell SESQUISULPHIDE?

Pronunciation: [sˈɛskwɪsˌʌlfa͡ɪd] (IPA)

Sesquisulphide is a chemical compound that consists of one and a half times as much sulfur as another element, such as antimony or arsenic. The word is spelled with the letter combination "s-e-s-q-u-i," which comes from Latin and means "one and a half." The rest of the word is spelled "s-u-l-p-h-i-d-e," with the British spelling of "sulfide" replacing the "ph" with "f." The IPA phonetic transcription for the word is /sɛskwɪˈsʌlfʌɪd/.

SESQUISULPHIDE Meaning and Definition

1. Sesquisulphide is a chemical compound composed of two elements: sulfur (S) and another element, usually a metal. The term "sesquisulphide" is derived from the Latin words "sesqui," meaning one and a half, and "sulphide," referring to a compound containing sulfur. Thus, "sesquisulphide" implies that the compound contains one and a half parts of sulfur for every one part of the other element.

   The exact properties and characteristics of sesquisulphides vary depending on the specific metal with which sulfur is combined. Sesquisulphides are typically solid and exhibit a range of physical and chemical properties. They may be crystalline or amorphous, and their colors can vary from yellow to brownish-black.

   Sesquisulphides are commonly used in various industrial applications, including the production of pigments, dyes, and catalysts. Their unique chemical properties make them useful as reducing agents, corrosion inhibitors, and as components in batteries and other energy storage devices. Some forms of sesquisulphides have semiconducting properties, making them valuable materials for electronic and optoelectronic applications.

   Due to their diverse applications and widespread use in various industries, sesquisulphides are of significant interest to researchers and scientists in the fields of chemistry and materials science. Continuous exploration and advancements in this field aim to improve the performance, efficiency, and sustainability of sesquisulphides in diverse applications.

2. A compound of sulphur with another element in the proportion of three atoms of the former to two of the latter.

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Common Misspellings for SESQUISULPHIDE

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Etymology of SESQUISULPHIDE

The word "sesquisulphide" is derived from Latin. It combines the prefix "sesqui-" which means "one and a half" or "half as much again", and the word "sulphide", which refers to a compound containing sulfur. Therefore, "sesquisulphide" can be understood as a sulfur compound that contains one and a half times the amount of sulfur compared to another compound.