sulfur in Finnish
sulfur in Finnish is rikinkeltainen, rikki, rikittää — sulfur means a pale yellow chemical element known for its strong smell, used in matches, gunpowder, and pest control.
sulfur in Finnish
rikinkeltainen
Of a yellowish green colour, like that of sulfur.
rikki
(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.
rikinkeltainen
(countable, uncountable) A yellowish green colour, like that of sulfur.
rikittää
(transitive) To treat with sulfur, or a sulfur compound, especially to preserve or to counter agricultural pests.
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."
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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Frequently asked questions
What is "sulfur" in Finnish?
"sulfur" in Finnish is rikinkeltainen, rikki, rikittää. 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 Finnish, "sulfur" is rikinkeltainen, rikki, rikittää.
Are there other ways to say "sulfur" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 3 translations listed for "sulfur": rikinkeltainen, rikki, rikittää.
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