A nonmetallic element occurring naturally in large quantities, either combined as in the sulphides (as pyrites) and sulphates (as gypsum), or native in volcanic regions, in vast beds mixed with gypsum and various earthy materials, from which it is melted out. Symbol S. Atomic weight 32. The specific gravity of ordinary octohedral sulphur is 2.05; of prismatic sulphur, 1.96.
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Sulphur; See Sulphur.
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One of the simplest or essential parts or principles of which anything consists, or upon which the constitution or fundamental powers of anything are…
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The act of proceeding; continued forward movement; procedure; progress; advance.
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To handle; to manage; to use; to bear one's self toward; as, to treat prisoners cruelly; to treat children kindly.
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Of or pertaining to sulphur; as, a sulphuric smell.
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Of or pertaining to sulphur; as, a sulphuric smell.
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A binary compound of sulphur, or one so regarded; -- formerly called sulphuret.
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A sulphate of any one of certain metals, as copper, iron, zinc, cobalt. So called on account of the glassy appearance or luster.
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