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sulfur in German

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

sulfur in German

Schwefel
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.

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.

Similar words in German

S

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "sulfur" in German?

"sulfur" in German is Schwefel. 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 German, "sulfur" is Schwefel.

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