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sulfurous

/ˈsʌl.fər.əs/

Tradução: Relativo ao enxofre ou que contém enxofre; que tem cor amarelada ou cheiro forte e desagradável de enxofre queimado.

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adjective

/ˈsʌl.fər.əs/C1formalscientific
  • ptRelativo ao enxofre ou que contém enxofre; que tem cor amarelada ou cheiro forte e desagradável de enxofre queimado.

Relating to or containing sulfur; having a yellow color or a strong, unpleasant smell like burning sulfur.

  1. Containing or derived from sulfurC1formalscientific

    Relating to, containing, or derived from the chemical element sulfur.

    ptQue contém enxofre

    • The volcanic gases had a strong sulfurous odor.
    • Sulfurous compounds are often used in industrial processes.
    • The air near the hot springs was thick with sulfurous fumes.
  2. Harsh or corrosive in toneC2formal

    Describing language or speech that is bitter, sharp, or caustic.

    ptMordaz

    • His sulfurous remarks offended everyone in the room.
    • The critic's review was filled with sulfurous commentary.
    • She responded with a sulfurous tone that silenced the debate.

    Sinônimosacerbicacridbittercausticcuttingmordantscathingtrenchantvirulentvitriolic

    Antônimosgentlekindmildsoothingsweet

  3. Oppressive heat and humidityC2formal

    Characterized by a hot, damp, and stifling atmosphere.

    ptAbafado e quente

    • The sulfurous heat of the jungle made travel exhausting.
    • They struggled to breathe in the sulfurous humidity of the greenhouse.
    • The summer afternoon was sulfurous, with no breeze to cool the air.

    Sinônimosmuggyoppressivestiflingsultrysweltering

    Antônimosbracingcooldryfresh

Formas
  • more sulfurous comparative form
  • most sulfurous superlative form