sulphur

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) (synset 114680398)
   is a type of: chemical element, element - any of the more than 100 known substances (of which 92 occur naturally) that cannot be separated into simpler substances and that singly or in combination constitute all matter
   subtypes: brimstone, native sulfur, native sulphur - an old name for sulfur
   substance meronym:

   • sulfide, sulphide - a compound of sulphur and some other element that is more electropositive
   • oil of vitriol, sulfuric acid, sulphuric acid, vitriol - (H2SO4) a highly corrosive acid made from sulfur dioxide; widely used in the chemical industry
   same as: atomic number 16, s, sulfur

1. Treat with sulphur in order to preserve (synset 200517827)
   "These dried fruits are sulphured"
   is a type of: process, treat - subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
   same as: sulfur

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