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Sulphur

Sulphur (name) means a place name used for several towns, notably Sulphur, Louisiana and Sulphur, Oklahoma, often near natural sulphur springs. Example: “The town of Sulphur was named for its mineral springs.”

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A place name used for several towns, notably Sulphur, Louisiana and Sulphur, Oklahoma, often near natural sulphur springs.
"The town of Sulphur was named for its mineral springs."
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What does “Sulphur” mean?

The word “Sulphur” means a place name used for several towns, notably Sulphur, Louisiana and Sulphur, Oklahoma, often near natural sulphur springs.

How do you use “Sulphur” in a sentence?

Here is “Sulphur” used in a sentence: “The town of Sulphur was named for its mineral springs.”

What part of speech is “Sulphur”?

“Sulphur” is a name.

Is “Sulphur” a common word?

“Sulphur” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.

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