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These vents are rich in iron sulfides, compounds that play a role in carbon fixation, a fundamental process by which organisms convert carbon dioxide into organic molecules.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024
Hot springs, which are heated by volcanic activity beneath the Earth's surface, are rich in minerals, including iron sulfides.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024
When iron is also present, the hydrogen sulfide reacts with iron to form pyrite, which is iron sulfide.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 29 Oct. 2024
This can then react with iron to form pyrite, which is iron sulfide.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2024
For example, the iron sulfides that are the predominant mineral in nickel sulfide deposits produce distinct reddish rust when exposed to air and rainwater.
—Josh Goldman, IEEE Spectrum, 29 Apr. 2023
Both Jowitt and Anthony Love, a geologist at Appalachian State University, said the rocks shown in the post appear to be some type of iron sulfide and could be pyrite, also known as fool’s gold.
—Isabella Fertel, USA TODAY, 1 Feb. 2023
Most copper comes from chalcopyrite, a copper-iron sulfide mineral.
—David Bressan, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2022
To boot, there appears to be an extremely dense layer more than a hundred miles thick encasing the core, perhaps a shell of iron sulfide.
—Veronique Greenwood, Discover Magazine, 24 Mar. 2012
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Word History
First Known Use
1861, in the meaning defined above
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“Iron sulfide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/iron%20sulfide. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
Kids Definition
iron sulfide
noun
: a compound (as a pyrite) of iron and sulfur
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