Sulphur

Town near Calcasieu

Sulphur is the British spelling of sulfur, a non-metallic chemical element.

chemical

element

Basic substance or factor

compound · periodic table · atomic · reactive · oxidation · mineral · powder · crystalline · nonmetal · combustion

hellfire

brimstone

Archaic word for sulfur

hell · fire · biblical · punishment · apocalypse · eternal · preacher · sermon · wrath · sinners

geological

volcanic

Of fiery mountain origin

crater · geothermal · mining · ore · pyrite · gypsum · cinnabar · hydrothermal · vents · sedimentary

industrial

vulcanization

Chemically strengthening raw rubber

matches · bleaching · fumigation · pesticide · manufacturing · paper pulp · detergents · pharmaceuticals · petroleum refining · wine preservation

odor

rotten eggs

Decomposed poultry products

  • pungentSharply strong-smelling
  • stenchPowerfully offensive odor
  • fumesAirborne chemical irritants

smell · noxious · acrid · gas leak · putrid · reek · malodorous · choking · volcanic gases · sewer

medicinal

ointment

Medicated skin cream

salicylic · antiseptic · antifungal · scabies · dermatology · topical · psoriasis · traditional remedy · Ayurveda · therapeutic

Categories
Opposites
hellish/infernal symbolism

Sulphurholy water

Sacramental liquid for blessings

frankincense · heaven · myrrh · incense · manna

alchemical principles

Sulphurmercury

Liquid metallic element

quicksilver · salt · luna · water element

sensory quality

Sulphurperfume

Fragrant liquid for wearing

lavender · jasmine · sandalwood · fresh air · fragrance

Phrases
Family

sulphuric, sulphurous, sulphate, sulphide

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Known to kids · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G