sulphur

IPA: sˈʌɫfɝ

Root Word: Sulphur

A city, the county seat of Murray County, Oklahoma, United States.
Alternative spelling of sulfur [(uncountable) A chemical element (symbol S) with an atomic number of 16.]

Alternative spelling of sulfur [(transitive) To treat with sulfur, or a sulfur compound, especially to preserve or to counter agricultural pests.]

Examples of "sulphur" in Sentences

The rotten egg smell in the air was unmistakably from the presence of sulphur in the groundwater
The geothermal hot springs emitted clouds of steam and the distinct odor of sulphur
Sulphur is commonly used in the production of fertilizers and pesticides for agriculture
Native Americans used sulphur as a natural remedy for skin ailments and infections
The volcanic eruptions released large amounts of sulphur dioxide into the atmosphere, causing air pollution