Hexasulphide

/ˌhɛksəˈsʌlfaɪd/ noun

Definition

A chemical compound containing six sulfur atoms bonded to another element.

Etymology

From Greek 'hexa-' (six) and chemical 'sulphide' (sulfur compound, from Latin 'sulfur'). Modern chemical nomenclature.

Kelly Says

Chemists name compounds by counting atoms like you'd count ingredients in a recipe—hexasulphide means exactly six sulfur atoms, helping scientists communicate precisely what's in a substance without ambiguity.

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