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sulfur in Catalan

sulfur in Catalan is sofre, ensofrar — sulfur means a pale yellow chemical element known for its strong smell, used in matches, gunpowder, and pest control.

sulfur in Catalan

sofre
noun
(uncountable) A chemical element (symbol S) with an atomic number of 16, having a bright yellow color and characteristic smell, used commercially in a variety of products such as insecticides, black powder, and matchsticks.
ensofrar
verb
(transitive) To treat with sulfur, or a sulfur compound, especially to preserve or to counter agricultural pests.

What does "sulfur" mean?

  1. noun A pale yellow chemical element known for its strong smell, used in matches, gunpowder, and pest control.
    "Farmers sometimes spread sulfur on the soil to make it more acidic."
  2. adjective Having a yellowish-green color like the element.
    "The butterfly's sulfur wings stood out against the dark leaves."
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sulfur in a sentence

  • Farmers sometimes spread sulfur on the soil to make it more acidic.
  • The volcanic vents released a strong smell of sulfur.
  • The butterfly's sulfur wings stood out against the dark leaves.

Similar words in Catalan

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Frequently asked questions

What is "sulfur" in Catalan?
"sulfur" in Catalan is sofre, ensofrar. 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: "Farmers sometimes spread sulfur on the soil to make it more acidic." In Catalan, "sulfur" is sofre, ensofrar.
Are there other ways to say "sulfur" in Catalan?
Yes — Catalan has 2 translations listed for "sulfur": sofre, ensofrar.
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