sulfur

//ˈsʌl.fɚ//
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Noun

1

A yellow nonmetallic chemical element with the atomic number 16, occurring widely in nature and used in making gunpowder, matches, fertilizers, and vulcanizing rubber.

Sulfur is used in the production of fertilizers and matches.

2

A pale yellow or greenish-yellow color resembling the element.

She painted the walls in a soft sulfur shade.

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