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Definition of Sesquisulphide

1. n. A sulphide, analogous to a sesquioxide, containing three atoms of sulphur to two of the other ingredient; -- formerly called also sesquisulphuret; as, orpiment, As₂S₃ is arsenic sesquisulphide.

Definition of Sesquisulphide

1. Noun. (chemistry) Any sulphide containing three sulphur atoms for every two metal atoms. ¹

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Medical Definition of Sesquisulphide

1. A sulphide, analogous to a sesquioxide, containing three atoms of sulphur to two of the other ingredient; formerly called also sesquisulphuret; as, orpiment, As2S3 is arsenic sesquisulphide. Origin: Sesqui- + sulphide. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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