sulphuring
Treating with brimstone
Sulphuring is the process of treating something with sulphur or sulphur dioxide.
Fruits are sulphured before drying to preserve color and prevent spoilage: The apricots undergo sulphuring before packaging.
Wine barrels may be sulphured to sterilize them.
Also spelled sulfuring.
Disinfection via airborne chemicals
- bleachingChemical color removal
- dried fruitDehydrated edible plant matter
- apricotsSmall orange stone fruit
- raisinsDried grape snack
golden · antimicrobial · antioxidant · shelf life · sulfur dioxide · food processing · preservative · dehydration
Chemical color removal
- woolSheared animal fiber
- silkFine woven insect fiber
- brighteningIncreasing in light
- straw hatsPlaited plant-fiber headwear
natural fibers · palm fronds · basketry · raffia · luster · softening · degumming
SO₂ gas compound
- SO2Sulfurous atmospheric pollutant
- combustionExothermic reaction with oxygen
- oxidationLosing electrons chemically
- reductionMaking something smaller
fumes · reaction · industrial process · vulcanization · burning · emissions
Airborne pest poison
- pest controlManaging unwanted organisms
- vineyardGrape-growing estate
- powdery mildewFungal leaf disease
- fungicideChemical that kills mold
orchard · insecticide · parasites · viticulture · plant disease · dusting · spraying · organic farming
fumigation
Disinfection via airborne chemicals
- bleachingChemical color removal
- dried fruitDehydrated edible plant matter
- apricotsSmall orange stone fruit
raisins · golden · antimicrobial · antioxidant · shelf life · sulfur dioxide · food processing · preservative · dehydration · figs
bleaching
Chemical color removal
- woolSheared animal fiber
- silkFine woven insect fiber
- brighteningIncreasing in light
straw hats · natural fibers · palm fronds · basketry · raffia · luster · softening · degumming
sulfur dioxide
SO₂ gas compound
- SO2Sulfurous atmospheric pollutant
- combustionExothermic reaction with oxygen
- oxidationLosing electrons chemically
reduction · fumes · reaction · industrial process · vulcanization · burning · emissions
fumigant
Airborne pest poison
- pest controlManaging unwanted organisms
- vineyardGrape-growing estate
- powdery mildewFungal leaf disease
fungicide · orchard · insecticide · parasites · viticulture · plant disease · dusting · spraying · organic farming · traditional methods
- sulphuric acidHighly corrosive mineral compound