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svovel — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • sulfur noun A pale yellow chemical element known for its strong smell, used in matches, gunpowder, and pest control.

Senses

svovel is used for these senses in English:

  • sulfur (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.

sulfur — full definition

  1. noun A pale yellow chemical element known for its strong smell, used in matches, gunpowder, and pest control.
  2. adjective Having a yellowish-green colour like the element.