sulphur
Translation
sulfur
Examples
Sulphur has a distinctive smell.
Sulfur has a distinctive smell.
The chemical symbol for sulphur is S.
The chemical symbol for sulfur is S.
Grammar Patterns
sulfur the chemical element Sulfur has a distinctive smell.
Similar Words
Synonyms: brimstone, element
Etymology
From Latin 'sulphur'. The ultimate origin is uncertain. The US spelling is 'sulfur'.
Memory Tips
The British spelling is 'sulphur' with a 'ph'. Think of the yellow element from volcanoes.