noun

sulphur

sulphur

Sulphur has a distinctive smell.

Sulphur has a distinctive smell.

The chemical symbol for sulphur is S.

The chemical symbol for sulphur is S.

sulphur the chemical element Sulphur has a distinctive smell.

Synonyms: brimstone, element

From Latin 'sulphur'. The ultimate origin is uncertain.

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.

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