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sulfur
nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/ẽˈʃofɾɨ/en·xo·fre
Definition
1A chemical element (symbol S, atomic number 16), a yellow nonmetal used in the production of sulfuric acid, vulcanization, and as a fungicide.
Usage examples
“The smell of sulfur is often associated with volcanic activity.”
“Sulfur is an essential element for all life.”
Synonyms
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sulfur dioxidesulfur smellsulfur compoundsulfur content