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disulfide Definition

di·sul·fide (dī sulfīd′)

noun

  1. a chemical compound in which two sulfur atoms are united with a single radical or with a single atom of an element; bisulfide
  2. an organic compound in which the radical SS is attached to two different carbon atoms
disulfide Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • bond: The two chains are linked by a disulfide bond.
  • bridge: The meaning of primary structure was then extended to topology of disulfide bridges in proteins.
  • linkage: Reacts with the disulfide linkage in oxidized lipoic acid, forming a cyclic adduct.
  • chemistry: Using reversible disulfide chemistry, these subunits are allowed to assemble around a guest.

Noun used with modifier

  • carbon: It may also occur as a result of the toxic effects of manganese, carbon monoxide, carbon disulfide, and other chemicals.
  • molybdenum: We conclude that coating your bullet with molybdenum disulfide does not accomplish a great deal.