sulphur
/ˈsʌlfə/ · /ˈsʌlfər/
CEFR level B2Topic ScienceWord #4972 in the learning path
硫；硫磺
Definitions
n. a yellow chemical element used in industry and agriculture
硫；硫磺
Example
The guide showed us yellow sulphur near the volcano.
导游给我们看了火山附近黄色的硫磺。
Burning fuels containing sulphur releases gases that contribute to acid rain and damage natural ecosystems.
燃烧含硫燃料会释放促成酸雨的气体，破坏自然生态系统。
Collocations
- sulphur dioxide
- sulphur content
- sulphur deposits
Word family
- sulphuric (adj.)
- sulphurous (adj.)
Usage tip
sulphur是传统英式拼写；科学文献常用sulfur。
FAQ
- What does sulphur mean?
- a yellow chemical element used in industry and agriculture
- How is sulphur pronounced?
- UK /ˈsʌlfə/, US /ˈsʌlfər/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
