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Sulphur has 5 different meanings across 3 categories:

Noun · Verb · Proper Noun

Definitions
Noun
1

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)

"Geologists often collect chunks of native sulphur from the ground near active volcanoes where it forms bright yellow deposits."

2

Alternative spelling of sulfur

"Please note that while most modern dictionaries list sulfur, older British texts often use sulphur as an alternative spelling for the same element."

Verb
1

treat with sulphur in order to preserve

"These dried fruits are sulphured"

2

Alternative spelling of sulfur

"The old chemistry textbook listed sulphur as a common reagent in volcanic eruptions, though modern texts prefer the American spelling sulfur."

Proper Noun
1

A city, the county seat of Murray County, Oklahoma, United States.

"After visiting several towns in Oklahoma, we finally arrived at sulphur, the small county seat where our family stayed for the weekend."

See Also
jaszczakite dithioerythritol redcanyonite dzierżanowskite ramazzoite sulphuring bluelizardite sesquisulphide
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