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hydrogen sulphide

(Elements & Compounds) a colourless poisonous soluble flammable gas with an odour of rotten eggs: used as a reagent in chemical analysis. Formula: H2S. Also called: sulphuretted hydrogen

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Translations

hydrogen sulphide

n → acido solfidrico

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The role of AKT1 and autophagy in the protective effect of hydrogen sulphide against hepatic ischemia/reperfusion injury in mice.

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Hydrogen sulphide, one of the chemicals detected, can lead to collapse, inability to breathe and death within minutes at high concentrations, according to Public Health England (PHE).

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Hydrogen sulphide ([H.sub.2]S), the active molecule in sulphurous mineral waters, is currently attracting the attention of scientists due to its potential therapeutic applications [1].

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Szabo, "Hydrogen sulphide and its therapeutic potential," Nature Reviews Drug Discovery, vol.

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The sour gas within the reservoir contains about 20 per cent hydrogen sulphide and about seven per cent carbon dioxide -- two highly corrosive substances that can damage the pipes and production equipment.

Adnoc in tie-up with Wintershall, OMV

To reliably calculate the hazardous consequences of a hydrogen sulphide release, knowledge of its properties is critical.

Experimental study of gas explosions in hydrogen sulfide-natural gas-air mixtures

A 21-year-old labourer was overcome by hydrogen sulphide as he was cleaning a water tank in May last year.

Families get blood money payout after steel company workers die

Unlike resveratrol, hydrogen sulphide is made by the body.

Rotten egg gas could lead to 'fountain of youth'

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Dubai Police have urged sewage and drainage maintenance companies to take precautions to protect their workers from inhaling deadly hydrogen sulphide.

Warning issued on deadly drainage gas

Waste water when treated releases hydrogen sulphide which when it escapes leaves the entire area smelling foul, he said.