Sulphurous
/ˈsʌlfərəs/
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Sulfur Presence
Use 'sulphurous' to describe the distinct smell or taste often associated with sulfur.
The sulphurous fumes emanating from the factory indicated a chemical process at work.
Pro Tip 2/3Scientific Context
In scientific contexts, 'sulphurous' refers to substances or reactions involving sulfur.
Sulphurous gas emissions from the volcano pose a health risk.
Pro Tip 3/3Chemical Specificity
'Sulphurous' may indicate a specific valence state of sulfur in chemistry.
Sulphurous acid is less oxidizing than sulfuric acid.
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