sulfurs
Brimstone in plural
Sulfurs is the plural of sulfur, a yellow nonmetallic element that occurs naturally in volcanic regions and has a characteristic smell when burned.
The plural appears in technical contexts discussing different forms or compounds: various sulfurs found in crude oil.
As a verb, sulfurs means treats or fumigates with sulfur: The winemaker sulfurs the barrels before filling them.
SO₄-containing compounds
- sulfidesCompounds with element sixteen
- sulfitesPreservative sulfur-based chemicals
- oxidationLosing electrons chemically
- reactivityTendency to chemically combine
crystalline · element · yellow · brimstone · hydrogen sulfide · bonding · allotropes · combustion
Naturally formed crystalline solid
- depositsMaterial settled or stored
- volcanicOf fiery mountain origin
- geothermalRelating to underground heat
- oreMetal-bearing rock
sedimentary · hydrothermal · fumaroles · crater · springs · underground · formation · veins
Chemically strengthening raw rubber
- rubberElastic polymer from trees
- bleachingChemical color removal
- dyesPigments for staining materials
- winemakingCrafting fermented grape beverages
preservative · gunpowder · matches · fertilizer · refining · petroleum · manufacturing · processing
Kills or inhibits germs
- antifungalDestroys or stops mold growth
- pharmaceuticalsManufactured therapeutic substances
- ointmentsTopical healing substances
- acneInflamed skin condition
eczema · therapeutic · topical · dermatology · traditional medicine · hot springs
Chemical that kills mold
- pesticideAgent destroying harmful organisms
- fumigationDisinfection via airborne chemicals
- soil amendmentSubstance improving dirt quality
- dustingRemoving surface grime
spraying · organic farming · vineyards · mildew control · plant health · gardening · horticulture
sulfates
SO₄-containing compounds
- sulfidesCompounds with element sixteen
- sulfitesPreservative sulfur-based chemicals
- oxidationLosing electrons chemically
reactivity · crystalline · element · yellow · brimstone · hydrogen sulfide · bonding · allotropes · combustion · melting
mineral
Naturally formed crystalline solid
- depositsMaterial settled or stored
- volcanicOf fiery mountain origin
- geothermalRelating to underground heat
ore · sedimentary · hydrothermal · fumaroles · crater · springs · underground · formation · veins · mining
vulcanization
Chemically strengthening raw rubber
winemaking · preservative · gunpowder · matches · fertilizer · refining · petroleum · manufacturing · processing · pulp
antibacterial
Kills or inhibits germs
- antifungalDestroys or stops mold growth
- pharmaceuticalsManufactured therapeutic substances
- ointmentsTopical healing substances
acne · eczema · therapeutic · topical · dermatology · traditional medicine · hot springs
fungicide
Chemical that kills mold
- pesticideAgent destroying harmful organisms
- fumigationDisinfection via airborne chemicals
- soil amendmentSubstance improving dirt quality
dusting · spraying · organic farming · vineyards · mildew control · plant health · gardening · horticulture
- Lepidopterabutterflies, moths, monarch, cocoons, chrysalis
sulfursmetals
Lustrous conductive elements
gold · copper · iron · silver · noble metals
sulfursholy water
Sacramental liquid for blessings
incense · frankincense · myrrh · ambrosia · manna
- sulfuric acidCorrosive H₂SO₄ compound
- sulfur springsGeothermal water with brimstone
- sulfur bathHot spring with yellow element
- sulfur dioxideSO₂ gas compound
- sulfur removalExtracting element sixteen
- sulfur smellAcrid yellow element's odor
sulfur, sulfurous, sulfuric, sulfured, sulfurization, sulfurized