English dictionary
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English noun: sulfur | |||
| 1. | sulfur (substance) 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) | ||
| Synonyms | atomic number 16, S, sulphur | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | chemical element, element | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | brimstone, native sulfur, native sulphur | ||
| Substance meronym | oil of vitriol, sulfide, sulfuric acid, sulphide, sulphuric acid, vitriol | ||
English verb: sulfur | |||
| 1. | sulfur (change) treat with sulphur in order to preserve | ||
| Samples | These dried fruits are sulphured. | ||
| Synonyms | sulphur | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | process, treat | ||
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