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Hydrogen sulphide

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydrogen_sulphide)

Hydrogen sulphide is the chemical compound with the formula H2S. It is a colorless, very poisonous, flammable gas with the characteristic foul odor of rotten eggs. It often results from the bacterial breakdown of organic matter in the absence of oxygen, such as in swamps and sewers (Wikipedia).

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Inorganic acids
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This term is used for the following terms: 
H2S
Hydrogen sulfide

Approved Date
15-Oct-2012

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