sulfur

  1. Noun.  (uncountable) A chemical element (''symbol'' S) with an atomic number of 16.
  2. Noun.  (countable, uncountable) A yellowish green colour, like that of sulfur.
  3. Adjective.  A yellowish green colour, like that of sulfur.
  4. Verb.  (transitive) To treat with sulfur, or a sulfur compound, especially to preserve or to counter agricultural pests.

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