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Of or pertaining to sulphur.

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  1. a. Of or pertaining to sulphur.
  2. a. Derived from, or containing, sulphur; specifically, designating those compounds in which the element has a lower valence as contrasted with the sulphuric compounds.
  3. a. Having the characteristic odor of sulphur dioxide, or of hydrogen sulphide, or of other sulphur compounds.
  4. adj. of or related to or containing sulfur or derived from sulfur
  5. adj. harsh or corrosive in tone
  6. adj. characterized by oppressive heat and humidity
  7. j:100 a of or related to or containing sulfur or derived from sulfur s harsh or corrosive in tone s characterized by oppressive heat and humidity