sulph-

Chiefly British.

1. variant of sulf-.

sulph-

combining_form

1. containing sulphur

   sulphonic acid

   sulphate

Usage

The ``ph'' spelling of sulphur and related words is used in British English. In the US the spelling is sulfur . However, the recommended spelling in chemistry is sulfur and this is found in technical writing. Also the sulf- spelling is used in the names of generic drugs

Example Sentences

Stephanite, stef′a-nīt, n. a metallic iron-black silver sulph-antimonite.

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We must exhibit tonics, sir; sulph quin pulv rhei; liquor diachylon.

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Then add Chinchonia forty grains dissolved in Aromatic Sulph.

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Dissolve the salts of soda and iron in part of the water, and add the sulph.

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Picric acid patients can only see clearly at very close range, often at only five inches from the eye; Natrum sulph.

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