"sesquisulphide" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: sesquisulphides [plural]
Etymology: sesqui- + sulphide Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|sesqui|sulphide}} sesqui- + sulphide Head templates: {{en-noun}} sesquisulphide (plural sesquisulphides)
  1. (chemistry) Any sulphide containing three sulphur atoms for every two metal atoms. Categories (topical): Chemistry Synonyms: sesquisulfide [US] Derived forms: phosphorus sesquisulfide, phosphorus sesquisulphide

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