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sulfur

/sˈʌlfɚ/ · 2 syllables

Meaning

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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