sulfur

• Распространённый, безвкусный, не имеющий запаха, многовалентный неметаллический элемент, наиболее известный в виде жёлтых кристаллов; встречается во многих сульфидных и сульфатных минералах и даже в самородной форме, особенно в вулканических регионах.

An abundant, tasteless, odorless, multivalent nonmetallic element best known in yellow crystals; it occurs in many sulfide and sulfate minerals and even in native form, especially in volcanic regions.

uncountable

1. Chemical elementB2formalscientific

   A nonmetallic element that is abundant, tasteless, odorless, and multivalent, best known in yellow crystals; occurs in many sulfide and sulfate minerals and even in native form, especially in volcanic regions.

   Сера

   • Sulfur is commonly found near volcanic vents.
   • The yellow crystals of sulfur are used in various industrial processes.
   • Many minerals contain sulfur in the form of sulfides or sulfates.

   Synonymsbrimstone

• Глагол, означающий обрабатывать или соединять с серой, или подвергать воздействию серных паров.

A verb meaning to treat or combine with sulfur, or to expose to sulfur fumes.

1. Treat with sulfurC1formal

   To treat or fumigate something with sulfur, often for preservation or bleaching purposes.

   Обрабатывать серой

   • In the past, winemakers would sulfur the barrels to prevent spoilage.
   • The dried fruit was sulfured to maintain its color and extend its shelf life.
   • They used to sulfur wool to make it whiter.

   Synonymssulphur