hydrogen sulfide

noun

hydrogen sulfide

noun

UK /ˈhaɪdɹədʒ(ə)n ˈsʌlfaɪd/ · US /ˈhaɪdɹədʒən ˈsʌlfaɪd/

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Chemistry, Inorganic chemistry, Natural sciences, Physical sciences A toxic gas, H₂S, smelling like rotten eggs and used in analytical chemistry and industry.

Synonyms
rotten egg gas, swamp gas
Related terms
Kipp's apparatus

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