Heptasulphide

/ˌhɛptəˈsʌlfaɪd/ noun

Definition

In chemistry, a compound containing seven atoms of sulfur bonded to other elements.

Etymology

From Greek 'hepta' (seven) + English 'sulphide' (sulfur compound), describing chemical compounds with exactly seven sulfur atoms.

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Chemists use numerical prefixes like heptasulphide to precisely communicate molecular structure—it's like giving molecules exact addresses in the periodic table!

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