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sulfur in Irish

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

sulfur in Irish

ruibh
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.
sulfar
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."
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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.

Similar words in Irish

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What is "sulfur" in Irish?

"sulfur" in Irish is ruibh, sulfar. 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 Irish, "sulfur" is ruibh, sulfar.

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

Yes — Irish has 2 translations listed for "sulfur": ruibh, sulfar.

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