1 definition found From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]: sulfur 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) [syn: {S}, {sulphur}, {atomic number 16}] verb: treat with sulphur in order to preserve; "These dried fruits are sulphured" [syn: {sulphur}]

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