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sulfur

/ˈsʌlfɚ/ · 6 letters · 5 distinct letters

  1. 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)

  2. verb

    treat with sulphur in order to preserve

    These dried fruits are sulphured

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