Disulfide
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /daɪˈsʌlfaɪd/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Disulfide is a noun meaning (organic chemistry) A functional group with two sulfur atoms bonded to one another, described by the following formula: R–S–S–R'.
Meaning
(organic chemistry) A functional group with two sulfur atoms bonded to one another, described by the following formula: R–S–S–R'.
More Meanings
- (inorganic chemistry) The anion ⁻S–S⁻.
- (inorganic chemistry) A binary compound of sulfur and another element in the ratio 2:1 (formula XS₂).
Example Sentences
By analysing data from the James Webb Space Telescope, the researchers found evidence of dimethyl sulfide and dimethyl disulfide in the atmosphere of the planet known as K2-18b. The planet is 124 light-years away; one light-year is equivalent to nearly 6 trillion miles.
Word Forms
- disulfides
- disulphide
Related Words
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