Definition of "sulfur" [sulfur]

• A pale yellow nonmetallic element occurring widely in nature in several free and combined allotropic forms. It is used in black gunpowder, rubber vulcanization, the manufacture of insecticides and pharmaceuticals, and in the preparation of sulfur compounds such as hydrogen sulfide and sulfuric acid. Atomic number 16; atomic weight 32.066; melting point (rhombic) 112.8°C, (monoclinic) 119.0°C; boiling point 444.6°C; specific gravity (rhombic) 2.07, (monoclinic) 1.957; valence 2, 4, 6. See Table at element. (noun)
• To treat with sulfur or a compound of sulfur. (verb-transitive)

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• "Anti biotic component is known as allicin sulfur compound which is estimated has anti depressant activity."
• "Get sulfur from a pharmacy and mix some into vaseline or a thick hand cream."
• "Therefore, sulfur is one of the main components present in the sample."