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Meaning of sulphur

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sulphur

noun

Definitions

  1. A chemical element (symbol S) with an atomic number of 16.

    Synonyms:brimstone
  2. A yellowish green colour, like that of sulfur.

verb

Definitions

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

noun

Definitions

  1. Any of various pierid butterflies of the subfamily Coliadinae, especially the sulphur coloured species. Compare yellow.