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sulfur in Latin

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

sulfur in Latin

sulfur
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.
sulphur
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.
sulpur
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.

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What is "sulfur" in Latin?
"sulfur" in Latin is sulfur, sulphur, sulpur. 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 Latin, "sulfur" is sulfur, sulphur, sulpur.
Are there other ways to say "sulfur" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 3 translations listed for "sulfur": sulfur, sulphur, sulpur.
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