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sulfur

The correct spelling is sulfur.

How to pronounce sulfur

/ˈsʌl.fə/
noun

IPA: /ˈsʌl.fə/

Say it like: Sul-fur

The correct spelling is sulfur. A chemical element (symbol S) with an atomic number of 16.

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A chemical element (symbol S) with an atomic number of 16.
  2. 2.A yellowish green colour, like that of sulfur.

verb

  1. 1.To treat with sulfur, or a sulfur compound, especially to preserve or to counter agricultural pests.

adjective

  1. 1.Of a yellowish green colour, like that of sulfur.

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