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sulfur

sul·fur [or] sul·phur

sulfur [or] sulphur

 
pronunciation:
suhl fr
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part of speech: noun
definition: a substance that is one of the chemical elements. It is found in the form of pale yellow crystals or in compounds with other elements. Sulfur is used in making matches, gunpowder, and fertilizer. (symbol: S)
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