Dictionary Check: sulfur
"sulfur" is a valid word!
Scrabble
9
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Words with Friends
12
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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"
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