sulfur in Japanese
sulfur in Japanese is 硫黄色, 硫黄, いおうしょく — sulfur means a pale yellow chemical element known for its strong smell, used in matches, gunpowder, and pest control.
sulfur in Japanese
硫黄色
Of a yellowish green colour, like that of sulfur.
硫黄
Pronounced: iō
(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.
いおうしょく
Pronounced: iōshoku
(countable, uncountable) A yellowish green colour, like that of sulfur.
硫黄色
(countable, uncountable) A yellowish green colour, like that of sulfur.
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.
Common Japanese translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "sulfur" in Japanese?
"sulfur" in Japanese is 硫黄色, 硫黄, いおうしょく. 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 Japanese, "sulfur" is 硫黄色, 硫黄, いおうしょく.
Are there other ways to say "sulfur" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "sulfur": 硫黄色, 硫黄, いおうしょく.
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