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sulfur Synonyms
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• noun (Context 1)
A pale yellow, nonmetallic chemical element (symbol S, atomic number 16) that occurs widely in nature and is essential for life, used in the manufacture of gunpowder, matches, fertilizers, and sulfuric acid.
Usage Example
"The hot springs emitted a strong smell of brimstone that reminded the visitors of rotten eggs."
Strongest
brimstone
• verb (Context 2)
To treat, fumigate, or process with sulfur or a sulfur compound, often done to preserve dried fruits or to control pests and diseases in agriculture.
Usage Example
"The farmers decided to fumigate the grapevines early in the season to prevent the spread of powdery mildew."
Weak
fumigate
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Sulfur. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/sulfur