sulfur
0 antonyms and opposites of sulfur, grouped by meaning.
Noun — A pale yellow chemical element known for its strong smell, used in matches, gunpowder, and pest control.
How to use sulfur
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Middle English sulphur, via Anglo-Norman, ultimately from Latin sulpur/sulfur of uncertain origin. It displaced the native Old English word swefl.
Full origin of sulfur →Frequently asked questions
What does “sulfur” mean?
The word “sulfur” means a pale yellow chemical element known for its strong smell, used in matches, gunpowder, and pest control. In plain terms, a yellow, strong-smelling chemical element, also associated in folklore with the smell of hell.
How do you pronounce “sulfur”?
“Sulfur” is pronounced SUHL-fuh (/ˈsʌl.fɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “sulfur” in a sentence?
Here is “sulfur” used in a sentence: “The volcanic vents released a strong smell of sulfur.”
What part of speech is “sulfur”?
Depending on how it is used, “sulfur” can be a noun and an adjective.
Where does the word “sulfur” come from?
The word “sulfur” comes from Latin. From Middle English sulphur, via Anglo-Norman, ultimately from Latin sulpur/sulfur of uncertain origin. It displaced the native Old English word swefl.
Is “sulfur” a common word?
“Sulfur” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “sulfur” have?
“Sulfur” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a pale yellow chemical element known for its strong smell, used in matches, gunpowder, and pest control.