Sulphur

['sʌlfə]

Definition

(verb.) treat with sulphur in order to preserve; 'These dried fruits are sulphured'.

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Definition

(n.) A nonmetallic element occurring naturally in large quantities, either combined as in the sulphides (as pyrites) and sulphates (as gypsum), or native in volcanic regions, in vast beds mixed with gypsum and various earthy materials, from which it is melted out. Symbol S. Atomic weight 32. The specific gravity of ordinary octohedral sulphur is 2.05; of prismatic sulphur, 1.96.

(n.) Any one of numerous species of yellow or orange butterflies of the subfamily Pierinae; as, the clouded sulphur (Eurymus, / Colias, philodice), which is the common yellow butterfly of the Eastern United States.

Checker: Sylvia

Synonyms and Synonymous

n. [1]. Brimstone.[2]. [An abbreviated term of commerce.] Flowers of sulphur, sublimed brimstone.

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Definition

n. a yellow mineral substance very brittle fusible and inflammable: brimstone.—n. Sul′phate a salt formed by sulphuric acid with a base.—v.t. to form a deposit of lead sulphate on.—adj. Sulphat′ic.—ns. Sul′phatile native sulphuric acid; Sul′phide a combination of sulphur with a metal; Sul′phite a salt formed by sulphurous acid.—v.t. Sul′phūrāte to combine with or subject to the action of sulphur.—ns. Sulphūrā′tion the act or operation of subjecting to the action of sulphur or sulphurous acid; Sulphurā′tor an apparatus for sulphurating.—adj. Sulphū′rēous consisting of containing or having the qualities of sulphur.—adv. Sulphū′reously.—ns. Sulphū′reousness; Sul′phūret a combination of sulphur with an alkali earth or metal.—adjs. Sul′phūretted having sulphur in combination; Sulphū′ric pertaining to or obtained from sulphur: denoting a certain well-known strong acid formerly called oil of vitriol; Sul′phūrous pertaining to resembling or containing sulphur: denoting the pungent acid given out when sulphur is burned in air; Sul′phury partaking of the qualities of sulphur.—Sulphuretted hydrogen a compound of sulphur and hydrogen stinking and noxious; Sulphurous acid an acid formed by one equivalent of sulphur combined with two of oxygen.

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Unserious Contents or Definition

To dream of sulphur, warns you to use much discretion in your dealings, as you are threatened with foul play. To see sulphur burning, is ominous of great care attendant upon your wealth. To eat sulphur, indicates good health and consequent pleasure.

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