sulphur
sulphur — noun
1. the way the chemical element sulfur (symbol S) is spelled in British English, us
the way the chemical element sulfur (symbol S) is spelled in British English, used in the United Kingdom, Ireland, and other Commonwealth countries
In her chemistry report, Hoa used the British spelling 'sulphur', not 'sulfur'.
British vs American spelling: sulphur vs sulfur
When Élise proofread her university's chemistry journal, she checked that every article used 'sulphur' throughout.
British spelling used in academic publishing
After Kevin moved from Taipei to London, his teachers always wrote 'sulphur' on the board.
When Tendai submitted his research paper to a London-based journal, the editor changed all his 'sulfur' spellings to 'sulphur'.
用法筆記
In American English the preferred spelling is 'sulfur'. Both spellings refer to exactly the same chemical element (atomic number 16, symbol S). The variant 'sulphur' appears mainly in British, Irish, Australian, and New Zealand English.
常見錯誤
2. a pale yellow, non-metallic chemical element (symbol S) found in nature that pro
a pale yellow, non-metallic chemical element (symbol S) found in nature that produces a sharp smell and a blue flame when it catches fire, used in fertilisers, medicines, matches, and industrial processes
The hot springs in Beitou contain sulphur, which gives the water its strong, distinctive smell.
collocation: contain sulphur
Jiwoo watched the yellow sulphur powder burn with a bright blue flame in the laboratory.
collocation: sulphur powder
Farmers add sulphur compounds to the soil to help crops grow more successfully.
The old matchbook had a sulphur tip that sparked easily when struck against the box.
Vinícius studied how sulphur in skin creams treats acne and other skin problems.
用法筆記
Sulphur is an uncountable noun in chemistry contexts. It appears frequently in compound names such as 'sulphuric acid', 'sulphur dioxide', and 'hydrogen sulphide'. The element is essential for all living things because it is a component of proteins.