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sulfurs

/sʌlfərz/ noun · British & US
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What does sulfurs mean?

noun

Sulfurs are a group of chemical elements with the symbol S and atomic number 16. They are highly reactive and are found in many compounds, including sulfur dioxide and sulfuric acid.

Example

"The mine produced large quantities of sulfurs, which were then processed into sulfuric acid."

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