sulphur
UK/'sʌlfә/US
IELTSB2
Definitions
n.
Chiefly British spelling of sulfur; a bright yellow non-metallic chemical element (symbol S).
硫，硫磺（sulfur的英式拼法）
v.
To treat with sulphur, especially to preserve or counter agricultural pests.
用硫磺处理
Root Breakdown
Loanwordsulphurother
=sulphur
Common Collocations
- 1.sulphur dioxide二氧化硫
- 2.sulphur compound硫化物
- 3.smell of sulphur硫磺气味
- 4.sulphur deposits硫磺矿床
Example Sentences
- 1.
The volcano emitted a strong smell of sulphur that filled the surrounding air.
- 2.
Sulphur is a key ingredient in the production of sulfuric acid.
- 3.
Miners once extracted sulphur from volcanic craters under dangerous conditions.