Chem. Obs. [a. F. sulphure, sulfure (Nomencl. Chimique, 1787): see -URE.] = SULPHIDE sb.

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1794.  Pearson, trans. Morveau’s Chem. Nomencl., 35–6. Sulphurets, or Sulphures; which were formerly called Hepars or Livers.

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1806.  S. Parkes, Chem. Catech. (1819), 544. Sulphures, or Sulphurets, combinations of alkalies, or metals, with sulphur.

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