The rotting leaves produced large quantities of hydrogen sulfide, a toxic gas.
Source: tatoeba (11121930)
Sulfide
Synonyms for "sulfide" (13 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (3)
Strong matches (4)
Noun(4 words)
sulfide anionsulfide compoundsulfide mineralsulfide mineral term
Related words (6)
Noun(6 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: alcohol, chemical, metal sulfide, sulfide anion, sulfide compound.
- Sentence evidence is available for sulfide, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from derived_reverse, opengloss, wordnet.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "sulfide".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "sulfide"
Keep "sulfide" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "sulfide" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "sulfide", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "sulfide" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
13 entriesMore specific
13 entrieschalcopyritecinnabarcoating formationcopper sulfidegalenahydrosulfideiron sulfidemetal sulfide formationpolysulfidepyritesulfide precipitationsurface coatingzinc sulfide
Collocations
11 entrieshydrogen sulfidemetal sulfidepolysulfidesulfide coatingsulfide ionsulfide mineralsulfide oresulfide-bearing mineralsulfide-containing compoundsulfide-richsulfidizing agent
Inflections
5 entriesDerivations
11 entrieshydrosulfidepolysulfidesulfidationsulfide mineralsulfide oresulfidicsulfidicallysulfidizesulfidizedsulfidizersulfidizing
Sample sentences
4 total sentences available.
The action of oil and natural gas created hydrogen sulfide in the limestone. The hydrogen sulfide reacted with oxygen in rainwater moving through the rock. Sulfuric acid developed. The acid created the caves by dissolving the limestone in its path.
Source: tatoeba (12269145)
Newmont Mining Corp's Yanacocha sulfides project to expand gold production in Peru has been delayed and will only be developed "at the pace the pandemic allows," CEO Tom Palmer said on Wednesday at an industry conference.
Source: wiktionary
By analysing data from the James Webb Space Telescope, the researchers found evidence of dimethyl sulfide and dimethyl disulfide in the atmosphere of the planet known as K2-18b. The planet is 124 light-years away; one light-year is equivalent to nearly 6 trillion miles.
Source: wiktionary
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "sulfide"?
Closest matches include alcohol, chemical, metal sulfide, sulfide anion, sulfide compound.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "sulfide"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.