sulfur
nounmasculine/ẽˈʃofɾɨ/medium
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Definition
A chemical element (symbol S, atomic number 16), a yellow nonmetal used in the production of sulfuric acid, vulcanization, and as a fungicide.
The smell of sulfur is often associated with volcanic activity.
Sulfur is an essential element for all life.
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Common collocations
sulfur dioxidesulfur smellsulfur compoundsulfur content
Etymology
Do latim 'sulfur', através do árabe 'al-kibrit'.