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sulfur

/ˈsʌl.fə/ /ˈsʌl.fɚ/

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noun

Schwefel

A chemical element (symbol S) with an atomic number of 16.

Examples :

"The science lab contained a sample of sulfur. "

Das Chemielabor enthielt eine Probe von Schwefel.

element chemistry substance material

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noun

Schwefelgelb

A yellowish green colour, like that of sulfur.

Examples :

"The chemistry lab's new sulfur container had a distinctly yellowish-green hue. "

Der neue Schwefelbehälter des Chemielabors hatte einen deutlich schwefelgelben Farbton.

color appearance

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verb

Schwefeln

To treat with sulfur, or a sulfur compound, especially to preserve or to counter agricultural pests.

Examples :

"The farmer sulfured the crops to protect them from insects. "

Der Bauer schwefelte die Feldfrüchte, um sie vor Insekten zu schützen.

agriculture chemistry environment

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adjective

Schwefelgelb

Of a yellowish green colour, like that of sulfur.

Examples :

"The old book had sulfur-colored pages, stained yellow with age. "

Das alte Buch hatte schwefelgelbe Seiten, die durch das Alter gelb gefärbt waren.

color appearance