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スルフィド

also: さるふぁいど

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Meanings

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noun

sulfide; sulphide

chemistry

Chemistry term for an organic sulfide (R-S-R'). Used in technical and academic contexts.

ジメチルスルフィドは有機硫黄化合物ゆうきいおうかごうぶつの一いっ種しゅです。
Dimethyl sulfide is a type of organic sulfur compound.

Written forms

スルフィド
Common katakana spelling for 'sulfide' in organic chemistry contexts.
サルファイド
Alternate katakana spelling, closer to the English pronunciation; less common than スルフィド.

Similar words

硫りゅう化か物ぶつ
硫化物 is the general Japanese term for inorganic sulfides (e.g., metal sulfides), while スルフィド is typically used for organic sulfides in chemistry.

Etymology

Borrowed from English 'sulfide' (or 'sulphide'). The spelling スルフィド reflects a common Japanese adaptation of the English pronunciation, while サルファイド is a less common variant closer to the original English sound.