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Sulfur

Noun

Definitions

1. sulfur (S)
2. sulphur
3. Sulfur

This noun refers to the chemical element sulfur, a yellow nonmetallic substance with a distinctive smell. It appears in science contexts and is associated with volcanoes and hot springs in Japan.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

"You have to wear gloves when handling sulfur, no exceptions," my senior reminded me.

Sentence 2

For some reason, the smell of sulfur just feels like a bad omen to me.

Sentence 3

The business plan proposes upgrading the sulfur recovery equipment.

Sentence 4

That hot spring smell — is that actually from the sulfur?

Sentence 5

The smell of sulfur suddenly brought back memories of an old trip.