polysulfide

See also: Polysulfide

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From poly- +‎ sulfide.

Noun

polysulfide (plural polysulfides)

  1. (chemistry) Any compound of general formula RSnR having a chain of more than two sulfur atoms; any derivative of a polysulfane.

Derived terms

  • sodium polysulfide, sodium polysulphide