sulfur
n 1: an abundant tasteless odorless multivalent nonmetallic
element; best known in yellow crystals; occurs in many
sulphide and sulphate minerals and even in native form
(especially in volcanic regions) [syn: {sulfur}, {S},
{sulphur}, {atomic number 16}]
v 1: treat with sulphur in order to preserve; "These dried
fruits are sulphured" [syn: {sulphur}, {sulfur}]