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sulfur

noun verb

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)

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Word Facts

Word length
6
Starts with
S
Ends with
R
Contains
UL
Scrabble score
9
CEFR level
B2

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Pronunciation

ˈsʌl.fə

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noun

  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)

verb

  1. Treat with sulphur in order to preserve

    “These dried fruits are sulphured”

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These dried fruits are sulphured

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