1. A molecule containing two atoms of sulfur to one of the reference element, e.g., CS2, carbon d.. 2. A compound containing the –S–S– group, e.g., cystine.
- asymmetric d. SYN: mixed d..
- mixed d. d. which is not symmetric on both sides of the —S—S— linkage; e.g., the d. formed between coenzyme A and glutathione or between cysteine and coenzyme A or glutathione. SYN: asymmetric d..
- symmetric d. d. that is symmetric on both sides of the —S—S— linkage; i.e., d. formed from identical thiol-containing compounds; e.g., cystine, glutathione d..
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di·sul·fide or chiefly Brit di·sul·phide (')dī-'səl-.fīd n
1) a compound containing two atoms of sulfur combined with an element or radical
2) an organic compound containing the bivalent group SS composed of two sulfur atoms
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di·sul·fide (di-sulґfīd) a compound of a base with two atoms of sulfur; see also under bond.Medical dictionary. 2011.