Dictionary Check: sulfur

"sulfur" is a valid word!

Scrabble 9 points
Words with Friends 12 points

Definition

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)

verb

treat with sulphur in order to preserve

Example: "These dried fruits are sulphured"
Synonyms:

Advertisement