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DictionarySeesulfurprecipitated sulfur
sulfur [sul´fer] a chemical element, atomic number 16, atomic weight 32.064, symbol S. (See Appendix 6.)sulfur dioxide a colorless, nonflammable gas used as an antioxidant in pharmaceutical preparations; it is also an important air pollutant, irritating the eyes and respiratory tract.precipitated sulfur a topical scabicide, antiparasitic, antibacterial, antifungal, and keratolytic.sublimed sulfur a topical scabicide and antiparasitic.pre·cip·i·tat·ed sul·fursublimed sulfur boiled with lime water, the lime being removed from the precipitate by washing with diluted hydrochloric acid; used in preparing sulfur ointment and in the treatment of various skin disorders. Synonym(s): lac sulfuris, milk of sulfurprecipitated sulfurA form of sulfur used in various skin diseases, including scabies. Its keratolytic effect helps to make it effective in those disorders. See also: sulfur |