1. An abundant tasteless odourless multivalent nonmetallic element; best known in yellow crystals; occurs in many sulphide and sulphate minerals and even in native form (especially in volcanic regions)
   - sulfur [N. Amer], S, atomic number 16

1. Treat with sulphur in order to preserve
   "These dried fruits are sulphured"
   - sulfur [N. Amer]

Derived forms: sulphuring, sulphurs, sulphured

See also: sulphuric [Brit, Cdn], sulphurous [Brit, Cdn]

Type of: chemical element, element, process, treat

Part of: oil of vitriol, sulfide [N. Amer], sulfuric acid [N. Amer], sulphide [Brit, Cdn], sulphuric acid [Brit, Cdn], vitriol

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