Sulphur - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈsʌlfər|  American pronunciation of the word sulphur
Brit.  |ˈsəlfər|  British pronunciation of the word sulphur

noun

- 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) (syn: sulfur)

verb

- treat with sulphur in order to preserve (syn: sulfur)
These dried fruits are sulphured

Extra examples

These dried fruits are sulphured

Sulphur dioxide is a compound of sulphur and oxygen.

Sulphur dioxide and nitrogen oxide combine to form acid rain.

The sulphur dioxide level in the air was 32 parts per billion.

The calcium reacts with sulphur in the atmosphere.

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