By Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D., About.com Guide
Hydrogen sulfide goes by many other names, such as sulfane, sulfuretted hydrogen, sulfur hydride, sour gas, sulfurated hydrogen, hydrosulfuric acid, sewer gas, and stink dam. It is responsible for the 'rotten egg' odor.
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