Sulphur: meaning, definitions and examples

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sulphur

 

[ หˆsสŒlfษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

chemical element

Sulphur is a chemical element with the symbol S and atomic number 16. It is a yellow non-metal that is essential for life and is commonly found in various minerals and compounds. Sulphur plays a critical role in the formation of amino acids and vitamins, and is used in various industrial applications.

Synonyms

brimstone, sulfur

Examples of usage

  • The sulphur cycle is vital for ecological balance.
  • Sulphur is used in fertilizer production.
  • Many proteins contain sulphur in their amino acids.

Translations

Translations of the word "sulphur" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น enxofre

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฒเฅเคซเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schwefel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ belerang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั–ั€ะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ siarka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็กซ้ป„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท soufre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ azufre

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kรผkรผrt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ™ฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒุจุฑูŠุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sรญra

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ sรญra

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็กซ็ฃบ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลพveplen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sรบlfur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบาฏะบั–ั€ั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒฃแƒšแƒคแƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kรผkรผrd

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ azufre

Etymology

The word 'sulphur' originates from the Latin word 'sulfur', which means 'to burn'. The element has been known since ancient times, with references found in early alchemical texts. Sulphur was often associated with fire and brimstone due to its flammable nature and distinct odor when burned. In the Middle Ages, it was commonly used in the preparation of gunpowder and was believed to possess various mystical and medicinal properties. The spelling 'sulphur' is more commonly used in British English, while 'sulfur' is the standardized spelling adopted by the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC). Over the years, sulphur has become an essential element in various industrial processes, including the production of fertilizers and chemicals, as well as an important component in many biological molecules.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,785 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.