sulfur

Noun · Verb
US[suhl-fer]/ˈsʌlfɚ/2 syllables
Synonyms: Ssulphuratomic number 16

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Noun (1)

  1. an abundant tasteless odorless multivalent nonmetallic element; best known in yellow crystals; occurs in many sulphide and sulphate minerals and even in native form (especially in volcanic regions)Synonyms: Ssulphuratomic number 16Type of chemical element, elementKinds brimstone, native sulfurSubstance of sulfide, vitriol, metabolic indican, black powder

Verb (1)

  1. treat with sulphur in order to preserve“These dried fruits are sulphured”Synonyms: sulphurMore general process, treat

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