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sulfur

/sʌlfər/ noun · British & US
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What does sulfur mean?

noun

A yellow, brittle, nonmetallic chemical element, occurring in volcanic regions and used in matches, in the manufacture of sulfuric acid, and in the production of gunpowder and other explosives. It is also used in the manufacture of matches, fireworks, and other pyrotechnic devices.

Example

"The sulfur deposits in the volcanic region were mined for centuries."

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