What does sulfurous mean?
Sulfurous means (American spelling) Containing sulfur..
Sulfurous
/ˈsʌlfəɹəs/ · adjective
Meaning
(American spelling) Containing sulfur..
Definitions by Sense
- (American spelling) Containing sulfur.
- (chemistry) Of, or relating to sulfur, especially in its lower oxidation state.
Example Sentences
It must be so—I will arise and waken The multitude, and like a sulphurous hill, Which on a sudden from its snows had shaken The swoon of ages, it shall burst, and fill The world with cleansing fire; it must, it will— It may not be restrained!
The miners slowly walked up the steep crater walls, stopping frequently while clouds of sulfurous gas blanketed the crater in the background.
Synonyms for sulfurous
Antonyms for sulfurous
Related Words
Word Forms
- more sulfurous
- most sulfurous
- sulphurous
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for sulfurous?
Common synonyms include sulfureous, acerbic, caustic, sultry.
What is the opposite of sulfurous?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use sulfurous in a sentence?
It must be so—I will arise and waken The multitude, and like a sulphurous hill, Which on a sudden from its snows had shaken The swoon of ages, it shall burst, and fill The world with cleansing fire; it must, it will— It may not be restrained!
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