sulphur

noun

1. an abundant tasteless odorless multivalent nonmetallic element; best known in yellow crystals; occurs in many sulphide and sulphate minerals and even in native form (especially in volcanic regions)

Similar word(s): sulfur

Definition categories: substance, element

verb

1. treat with sulphur in order to preserve

- These dried fruits are sulphured

Similar word(s): sulfur

Definition categories: change, process, treat