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Meaning of sulfur
The primary meaning of the word "sulfur" is a yellow, brittle, nonmetallic element.
Etymology of sulfur
The word "sulfur" originates from the Old French word "soufre", which is derived from the Latin word "sulfur", meaning brimstone, and is also related to the Arabic word "al-kibrit", referring to the same substance.
Historically, the word "sulfur" was used to describe the element in its various forms, including its use in alchemy and early chemistry.
Synonyms
brimstone
sulphur
sulfuric
sulfurous
sulfide
hydrogen sulfide
sulfur dioxide
sulfuric acid
sulfite
sulfate
sulfurization
sulfuration
sulfuration
pyrite
marcasite
galena
cinnabar
vermilion
arsenic
selenium
tellurium
phosphorus
chlorine
iodine
bromine
fluorine
radon
helium
neon
argon
krypton
xenon
oxygen
nitrogen
carbon
helium
neon
radon
arsenic sulfide
cadmium sulfide
zinc sulfide
copper sulfide
iron sulfide
mercury sulfide
silver sulfide
gold sulfide
Definitions
- A yellow, brittle, nonmetallic element that exists in several allotropic forms and is used in matches, fireworks, and pesticides.
- * A naturally occurring element, also known as brimstone, used in the production of sulfuric acid, fungicides, and insecticides.
Usage Examples
- Sulfur is used in the production of matches and fireworks due to its flammable properties.
- * The farmer applied sulfur to the soil to reduce the risk of fungal diseases in his crops.
- * Sulfur is a key component in the manufacture of sulfuric acid, a widely used industrial chemical.