sulfur in Spanish
sulfur in Spanish is azufre, azufrar — sulfur means a pale yellow chemical element known for its strong smell, used in matches, gunpowder, and pest control.
sulfur in Spanish
azufre
(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.
azufrar
(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."
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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 Spanish?
"sulfur" in Spanish is azufre, azufrar. 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 Spanish, "sulfur" is azufre, azufrar.
Are there other ways to say "sulfur" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 2 translations listed for "sulfur": azufre, azufrar.
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