polysulfide

noun

poly·​sul·​fide ˌpä-lē-ˈsəl-ˌfīd How to pronounce polysulfide (audio)
: a sulfide containing two or more atoms of sulfur in the molecule

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While the battery discharges, the sulfur is reduced to polysulfide, and the sodium is oxidized; this process is reversed during charging. Kat Friedrich, Ars Technica, 20 Sep. 2024

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1849, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of polysulfide was in 1849

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“Polysulfide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polysulfide. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

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