sulphur
noun/ˈsʌlfər/
Frequency rank: #10,891 most common English word
Meaning
a yellow non-metallic chemical element found near volcanoes and used in many industrial processes.
Example sentence
The scientist noted the sharp smell of sulphur near the volcanic vents.
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