Sulphur (Verb)
Meaning
Treat with sulphur in order to preserve; "These dried fruits are sulphured".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The grapes were sulphured to prevent spoilage before being used for raisins.
- This type of drying process sulphurs apricots to preserve them throughout the year.
- Sulphured peaches are a popular dried fruit in many health food stores.
- Caretakers will sulphur the grapes before drying them to stop any spoilage.
- To preserve the flavour and texture of these dried fruits, they sulphur them.