sulphur

Meanings

Plural: sulphurs

Noun

• 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)
• Alternative spelling of sulfur.

Verb

• treat with sulphur in order to preserve
  • "These dried fruits are sulphured"
• Alternative spelling of sulfur.

Synonyms

atomic number 16, S, sulfur