sesquisulphide Meaning, Definition & Usage

Ses`qui*sul"phide noun

Etymology

Sesqui- + sulphide.

Definitions

1. (Chem.) 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.