Sulphur (Noun)
Meaning
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).
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- Sulphur deposits are often found in areas where there has been volcanic activity.
- The matchsticks were tipped with a small amount of sulphur to help them ignite.
- The hot springs in the area were rich in sulphur and were believed to have healing properties.
- The miners extracted sulphur from the ore and sold it to manufacturers for use in the production of matches and fertilizers.
- The air around the volcano was thick with the smell of sulphur as the molten lava flowed out of the crater.