Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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sulfur | Yes | No | Yes | No |
sulphide | Yes | No | No | No |
sulfur (noun) | sulphide (noun) |
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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) | a compound of sulphur and some other element that is more electropositive |
sulfur (verb) | sulphide (verb) |
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treat with sulphur in order to preserve |