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sulfurous

[ suhl-fyoor-uhs, suhl-fer- ]

adjective

  1. of, relating to, or containing sulfur, especially in the tetravalent state.
  2. of the yellow color of sulfur.


sulfurous

/ sŭlfər-əs,sŭl-fyrəs /

  1. Containing sulfur, especially sulfur with a valence of 4 or 3.
  2. Compare sulfuric
  3. Characteristic of or emanating from burning sulfur.


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Other Words From

  • sul·furous·ly adverb
  • sul·furous·ness noun
  • non·sulfur·ous adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of sulfurous1

From the Latin word sulfurōsus, dating back to 1520–30. See sulfur, -ous
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Example Sentences

Oswald was surprised to find that prenylthiol and many of the other sulfurous suspects in cannabis share structural similarities with molecules found in garlic.

Against this sulfurous backdrop, Democrats and Republicans alike feel compelled to man the ramparts for their core constituencies.

His iconoclasm extends to frank depictions of sex and sulfurous critiques of Arab governments.

An adamant—often sulfurous—Palinphobia has, for 20 months, been the one constant among liberals in America.

It was added in minute quantities to hide a sulfurous rotten-egg smell in the wine.

If sulfurous acid is present, it will be oxidized to sulfuric acid and precipitated as barium sulfate by the barium chlorid.

If sulfurous acid is present a deep blue color forms at once.

Free sulfurous acid is not largely used as a food preservative, though its salts are quite commonly employed.

If a precipitate forms on the addition of barium chlorid the presence of sulfurous acid is indicated.

Conan ripped out a sulfurous oath and the long blade quivered in his grip as the muscles rose in ridges on his brown arm.

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