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sulfur in Afrikaans

sulfur in Afrikaans is swawel, swael — sulfur means a pale yellow chemical element known for its strong smell, used in matches, gunpowder, and pest control.

sulfur in Afrikaans

swawel
noun
element
swael
noun
element

What does "sulfur" mean?

  1. noun A pale yellow chemical element known for its strong smell, used in matches, gunpowder, and pest control.
    "The volcanic vents released a strong smell of sulfur."
  2. adjective Having a yellowish-green colour like the element.
    "The butterfly's sulfur wings stood out against the dark leaves."

sulfur in a sentence

  • The volcanic vents released a strong smell of sulfur.
  • Sulfur is added to some wines as a preservative.
  • The butterfly's sulfur wings stood out against the dark leaves.

Common Afrikaans translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "sulfur" in Afrikaans?

"sulfur" in Afrikaans is swawel, swael. sulfur means: A pale yellow chemical element known for its strong smell, used in matches, gunpowder, and pest control.

How do you use "sulfur" in a sentence?

Example: "The volcanic vents released a strong smell of sulfur." In Afrikaans, "sulfur" is swawel, swael.

Are there other ways to say "sulfur" in Afrikaans?

Yes — Afrikaans has 2 translations listed for "sulfur": swawel, swael.

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