an abundant tasteless odorless multivalent nonmetallic element; best known in yellow crystals; occurs in many sulphide and sulphate minerals and even in native form (especially in volcanic regions)
any of the more than 100 known substances (of which 92 occur naturally) that cannot be separated into simpler substances and that singly or in combination constitute all matter
subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
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/ˈsʌlfər/
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/ˈsʌlfə/
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