sulphur

noun/ˈsʌlfər/

Frequency rank: #10,891 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

a yellow non-metallic chemical element found near volcanoes and used in many industrial processes.

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Example sentence

The scientist noted the sharp smell of sulphur near the volcanic vents.

Synonyms & related words

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