sulfur Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. 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)
    S; sulphur; atomic number 16.
  2. verb treat with sulphur in order to preserve
    sulphur.
    • These dried fruits are sulphured

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