sulfur

• Élément chimique non métallique, commun, insipide et inodore, multivalent, le plus connu sous forme de cristaux jaunes ; présent dans de nombreux minéraux sulfurés et sulfatés ainsi qu'à l'état natif, notamment dans les régions volcaniques.

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.

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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.

   Soufre (élément chimique)

   • 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.

   Synonymesbrimstone

• Verbe signifiant traiter ou combiner avec du soufre, ou exposer à des vapeurs de soufre.

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.

   Soufrer

   • 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.

   Synonymessulphur