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Word: Sulphur
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
Middle English: from Anglo-Norman French sulfre, from Latin sulfur, sulphur
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈsʌlfə
Dialects: British English
Definition:
the chemical element of atomic number 16, a yellow combustible non-metal
Short Definition:chemical element of atomic number 16
Examples:- we should use coal which contains less sulphur
- the islands are also renowned for their thermal springs and sulphur baths
Definition:
an American butterfly with predominantly yellow wings that may bear darker patches.
Short Definition:American butterfly with yellow wings
Variant Forms:
- sulfur
Word: Sulphur
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈsʌlfə
Dialects: British English
Definition:
disinfect or fumigate with sulphur.
Short Definition:disinfect or fumigate with sulphur
Variant Forms:
- sulfur
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