Disulfide vs. Disulphide

Disulfide and Disulphide Definitions
Disulfide
A divalent chemical group consisting of two sulfur atoms, or a compound in which it is combined with other elements or groups. Also called bisulfide.
Disulphide
Alternative spelling of disulfide
Disulfide
(organic chemistry) A functional group with two sulfur atoms bonded to one another, described by the following formula: R–S–S–R'.
Disulphide
A binary compound of sulphur containing two atoms of sulphur in each molecule; - formerly called disulphuret. Cf. Bisulphide.
Disulfide
(inorganic chemistry) The anion −S–S−.
Disulfide
(inorganic chemistry) A binary compound of sulfur and another element in the ratio 2:1 (formula XS2).
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