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sulphur (n.)

see sulfur. The form preferred in Britain; however, the spelling's suggestion of a Greek origin is misleading.

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Definitions of sulphur from WordNet
1
sulphur (v.)
treat with sulphur in order to preserve;
These dried fruits are sulphured
Synonyms: sulfur
2
sulphur (n.)
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);
Synonyms: sulfur / s / atomic number "
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