SULPHUR

• (noun) an abundant tasteless odorless multivalent nonmetallic element; best known in yellow crystals; occurs in many sulphide and sulphate minerals and even in native form (especially in volcanic regions)

  synonyms : atomic number 16 , s , sulfur

• (verb) treat with sulphur in order to preserve

  "These dried fruits are sulphured"

  synonyms : sulfur

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