Sulfur ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Sulfur ( noun )

1. A nonmetallic chemical element that has the atomic number 16. It is a yellow, brittle solid that is found naturally in many minerals and is also present in volcanic gases.
2. A yellow powder or crystal that is used to make fertilizers, gunpowder, and many other products.
3. A strong, unpleasant smell that is often associated with burning or rotting materials.

Origin:

Middle english: via old french from latin sulpur, from sulphur, from greek sulpur.

Examples:

1. Sulfur is an important component of gunpowder.
2. The sulfur content of the coal is too high.
3. The eruption of the volcano sent a plume of sulfur dioxide into the air.
4. The smell of sulfur filled the room.
5. The farmers used sulfur to control pests on the crops.

(As a verb)

Sulfur ( verb )

1. A nonmetallic chemical element that has the atomic number 16. It is a yellow, brittle solid that is found naturally in many minerals and is also present in volcanic gases.
2. A yellow powder or crystal that is used to make fertilizers, gunpowder, and many other products.
3. A strong, unpleasant smell that is often associated with burning or rotting materials.

Origin:

Middle english: via old french from latin sulpur, from sulphur, from greek sulpur.

Examples:

1. Sulfur is an important component of gunpowder.
2. The sulfur content of the coal is too high.
3. The eruption of the volcano sent a plume of sulfur dioxide into the air.
4. The smell of sulfur filled the room.
5. The farmers used sulfur to control pests on the crops.