Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: sulfur
IPA transcription: [s'ʌlfɚ]
noun meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: sulfur, S, sulphur, atomic_number_16
    Meaning: 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 meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: sulphur, sulfur
    Meaning: treat with sulphur in order to preserve; "These dried fruits are sulphured"
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