SULPHUR

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There are 10 entries related to SULPHUR in the AudioEnglish.net dictionary.

1. What does SULPHUR mean?

pronunciation

This hasn't just one meaning; primarily, it's 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. What does SULPHUR MINE mean?

pronunciation

It's a mine where sulphur is dug from the ground

3. What does SULPHUR OXIDE mean?

pronunciation

Any of several oxides of sulphur

4. What does NATIVE SULPHUR mean?

pronunciation

It's an old name for sulfur

5. What does SULPHUR-YELLOW mean?

pronunciation

Of something having the yellow color of sulfur

6. What does SULPHUR DIOXIDE mean?

pronunciation

It's a colorless toxic gas (SO2) that occurs in the gases from volcanoes; used in many manufacturing processes and present in industrial emissions; causes acid rain

7. What does SULPHUR BACTERIA mean?

pronunciation

Any bacterium of the genus Thiobacillus

8. What does SULPHUR BUTTERFLY mean?

pronunciation

Any of numerous yellow or orange butterflies

9. What does SULPHUR HEXAFLUORIDE mean?

definition

It's a colorless gas that is soluble in alcohol and ether; a powerful greenhouse gas widely used in the electrical utility industry

10. What does SULPHUR-CRESTED COCKATOO mean?

pronunciation

White cockatoo with a yellow erectile crest

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