sulphury

Meanings

• A sulphur-containing compound with a strong, unpleasant odor.

  - "Sulphury compounds are often used in industrial processes, such as the production of fertilizers and the refining of petroleum."
  - "The unpleasant odor of sulphury compounds is often used as a warning signal in industrial processes and in public safety situations, such as gas leaks."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with sulphury
sulphate , plate , gate , fate , mate

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Homophones

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1. Sulphury (English) : A sulphur-containing compound with a strong, unpleasant odor.
   

2. Surfy (English) : Relating to or denoting a wave, especially one that is suitable for surfing.
   

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Variants

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sulfur , sulfurs , sulfury , sulphur , sulphurs , sulphury

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Forms

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Sulphury anhydride, S(O)2), Sulphury dioxide, SO2, Sulphury trioxide, SO3

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Etymology

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Derived from the Latin word 'sulphur', meaning 'brimstone', 'burning sulphur'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Acid rain: A type of rain or precipitation that is more acidic than regular rain due to the presence of sulphury and nitrogen oxides in the atmosphere.

2. Acid rain effects: The negative impacts and consequences of acid rain, which can include damage to forests, bodies of water, and buildings, as well as negative impacts on human health and agriculture.

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Culture

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In many cultures, sulphury compounds have been used for various purposes, such as in religious rituals, as medicinal remedies, and as ingredients in food and cooking.

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