sulphur
Gunpowder's yellow ingredient
Sulphur is the British spelling of sulfur, the yellow chemical element known for its distinctive smell when burned.
It occurs naturally in volcanic regions and hot springs, and has been used since ancient times in gunpowder, matches, and medicinal applications.
The spelling with -ph- remains common in British English and in traditional contexts like brimstone and sulphur, though scientific publications increasingly favor the -f- spelling standardized by international chemistry bodies.
Archaic word for sulfur
- philosopher's stoneLegendary substance enabling transmutation
- transmutationComplete change of form
- alchemyMystical metal transformation
- vitriolBitter, scathing criticism
elixir · hermeticism · quintessence · magnum opus · alembic · occultism · esoteric · arcane
Systematic display of elements
- chemistryStudy of substances' interactions
- nonmetalElement without conductivity
- sulfatesSO₄-containing compounds
- valence electronsOutermost electrons determining reactivity
reactivity · allotropes · isotopes · compounds · minerals · crystals · ore · extraction
Decomposed poultry products
- stenchPowerfully offensive odor
- pungentSharply strong-smelling
- acridUnpleasantly sharp-smelling
- reekEmit strong odor
foul · noxious · malodorous · fetid · offensive · miasma · sewer gas · flatulence
Capable of burning
- ignitionStarting combustion process
- blue flameComplete combustion's glow
- matchesPairs that align
- gunpowderCombustible propellant mixture
pyrotechnics · fireworks · kindling · fuel · spark · slow burn
Volcanic gas vent
- hot springsHeated groundwater emerging naturally
- volcanic gasAirborne emissions from eruptions
- geyserErupting thermal vent
- craterImpact or volcanic basin
caldera · eruption · geothermal · hydrothermal · magma · pyroclastic · volcanic vent · volcanic lake
Preservative sulfur-based chemicals
- wineFermented grape beverage
- dried fruitDehydrated edible plant matter
- food-gradeSafe for food contact
- antimicrobialKills or inhibits germs
antioxidant · shelf life · bleaching · fumigation · wine preservation · fruit preservation · cured meats · bottling
Intense sunny hue
- pale yellowLight, washed-out gold
- mustard yellowBrownish-gold color tone
- canaryYellow caged songbird
- lemon yellowPale acidic-fruit hue
brimstone
Archaic word for sulfur
- philosopher's stoneLegendary substance enabling transmutation
- transmutationComplete change of form
- alchemyMystical metal transformation
vitriol · elixir · hermeticism · quintessence · magnum opus · alembic · occultism · esoteric · arcane · base metals
periodic table
Systematic display of elements
- chemistryStudy of substances' interactions
- nonmetalElement without conductivity
- sulfatesSO₄-containing compounds
valence electrons · reactivity · allotropes · isotopes · compounds · minerals · crystals · ore · extraction · refining
rotten eggs
Decomposed poultry products
reek · foul · noxious · malodorous · fetid · offensive · miasma · sewer gas · flatulence · skunk
combustible
Capable of burning
- ignitionStarting combustion process
- blue flameComplete combustion's glow
- matchesPairs that align
gunpowder · pyrotechnics · fireworks · kindling · fuel · spark · slow burn
fumarole
Volcanic gas vent
- hot springsHeated groundwater emerging naturally
- volcanic gasAirborne emissions from eruptions
- geyserErupting thermal vent
crater · caldera · eruption · geothermal · hydrothermal · magma · pyroclastic · volcanic vent · volcanic lake · java
sulfites
Preservative sulfur-based chemicals
- wineFermented grape beverage
- dried fruitDehydrated edible plant matter
- food-gradeSafe for food contact
antimicrobial · antioxidant · shelf life · bleaching · fumigation · wine preservation · fruit preservation · cured meats · bottling
bright yellow
Intense sunny hue
- pale yellowLight, washed-out gold
- mustard yellowBrownish-gold color tone
- canaryYellow caged songbird
- Drysalterydyes, dyestuff, pigments, chemicals, borax
- butterfliesmonarch, swallowtail, painted lady, red admiral, viceroy
- spellingscolour, color, favour, favor, honour
- Lepidopterabutterflies, moths, monarch, cocoons, chrysalis
- Old Spellingsaether, connexion, magick, shew, shoppe
- mayfliesmayfly, mayflies, ephemera, imago, nymph
sulphurmetal
Hard conductive solid
gold · iron · silver · copper · noble metal
sulphurholy water
Sacramental liquid for blessings
incense · myrrh · frankincense · ambrosia · heaven
- sulphuric acidHighly corrosive mineral compound
- sulphur dioxideToxic gas from burning fossil fuels
- sulphur springHeated water source with brimstone
- copper sulphateBlue crystalline metallic salt
- sulphur bathTherapeutic soak in brimstone-infused water
sulphate, sulphurous, sulphide, sulphuric, sulphite, sulphurs, sulphured, sulphuring