sulfur in Chinese
sulfur in Chinese is 硫 — sulfur means a pale yellow chemical element known for its strong smell, used in matches, gunpowder, and pest control.
sulfur in Chinese
硫
Pronounced: liú
Of a yellowish green colour, like that of sulfur.
硫
Pronounced: liú
(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.
What does "sulfur" mean?
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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."
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adjective Having a yellowish-green colour like the element.
"The butterfly's sulfur wings stood out against the dark leaves."
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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.
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What is "sulfur" in Chinese?
"sulfur" in Chinese is 硫. sulfur means: A pale yellow chemical element known for its strong smell, used in matches, gunpowder, and pest control.
How do you pronounce 硫?
"sulfur" in Chinese is 硫, pronounced "liú".
How do you use "sulfur" in a sentence?
Example: "The volcanic vents released a strong smell of sulfur." In Chinese, "sulfur" is 硫.
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