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sulphur

/ˈsʌl.fər/

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noun

/ˈsʌl.fər/B2formalscientific
  • ruНеметаллический химический элемент, который является распространённым, безвкусным, не имеющим запаха и многовалентным, наиболее известный в виде жёлтых кристаллов; встречается во многих сульфидных и сульфатных минералах, а также в самородной форме, особенно в вулканических регионах.

A nonmetallic chemical element that is abundant, tasteless, odorless, and multivalent, 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.

    ruСера

    • Sulphur is commonly found near volcanic vents.
    • The yellow crystals of sulphur are used in various industrial processes.
    • Scientists study sulphur compounds to understand geological formations.

    Synonymsbrimstonesulfur

Forms
  • sulphurs plural form
  • sulphurs' possessive plural form
  • sulphur's possessive singular form

verb

/ˈsʌl.fər/C2formalbritishscientific
  • ruГлагол, означающий обрабатывать или соединять с серой, или окуривать с помощью серы.

A verb meaning to treat or combine with sulfur, or to fumigate using sulfur.

  1. Treat with sulphurC1formalbritish

    To treat or fumigate something with sulphur, typically for preservation or bleaching.

    ruОбрабатывать серой

    • The winemaker decided to sulphur the barrels to prevent spoilage.
    • Dried fruits are often sulphured to preserve their color.
    • They sulphured the wool to remove impurities.
Forms
  • sulphured past participle
  • sulphured past simple
  • sulphuring present participle
  • sulphurs third person singular