sulphur
Translation
sulphur
Examples
Sulphur has a distinctive smell.
Sulphur has a distinctive smell.
The chemical symbol for sulphur is S.
The chemical symbol for sulphur is S.
Grammar Patterns
sulphur the chemical element Sulphur has a distinctive smell.
Similar Words
Synonyms: brimstone, element
Etymology
From Latin 'sulphur'. The ultimate origin is uncertain.
Memory Tips
The 'ph' spelling is common in British English for words of Greek origin (though this one is Latin). Think of the yellow element from volcanoes.