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

sulfur

shvebl

To dream of sulphur, warns you to use much discretion in your dealings, as you are threatened with foul play. To see sulphur burning, is ominous of great care attendant upon your wealth. To eat sulphur, indicates good health and consequent pleasure.   

a yellow non-metal often found in volcanic or geothermal areas [S]; compounds are sulphides [S6-] or sulphates [SO42-]

(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 [..]

An element, symbol S, yellow in appearance. Considered as a combustible impurity in coal.

When fuel containing sulphur, such as coal and oil, is burnt, sulphur dioxide is formed. In the air, it is transformed into sulphuric acid. This is the most important cause of acidification in the soil and water. At the same time, sulphur is a vital substance, in small quantities, for living organisms.

Sulphur (see minerals) is an integral structural element in many compounds including mucopolysaccharides (see chondroitin, mussel extract, sea cucumber), insulin and the sulphur-containing amino acids [..]

Sulfur is the preferred spelling in the United States, but the formal name of The Sulphur Institute is spelled with a "ph."

A yellowish solid chemical element. Water sometimes contains hydrogen sulfide gas.

n. "sulphur," s.v. sulphur sb. OED. KEY: sulphur@n

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a yellow mineral extracted from petroleum for making fertilizers, pharmaceuticals and other products.

An element that is present in crude oil and natural gas as an impurity in the form of its various compounds.

One of the elements present in varying quantities in coal which contributes to environmental degradation when coal is burned. In terms of sulphur content by weight, coal is generally classified as low (less than or equal to 1 percent), medium (greater than 1 percent and less than or equal to 3 percent), and high (greater than 3 percent).