sulf-

American  

1. a combining form representing sulfur in compound words.

   sulfarsphenamine.

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sulf- British  

combining form

1. a US variant of sulph-

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Usage

What does sulf- mean? The combining form sulf- is used like a prefix meaning “sulfur,” a nonmetallic element known for its distinctive odor. This form is often used in scientific terms, especially in chemistry.The form sulf- comes from Latin sulfur, meaning both “sulfur” and “brimstone.”What are variants of sulf-?When combined with words or word elements that begin with a consonant, sulf- becomes sulfo-, as in sulfocarbanilide. In British English, sulf- is spelled sulph- or sulpho-, as in sulphide. Want to know more? Read our Words That Use articles for these combining forms.

Example Sentences

Sulf douel mihte habben milce. ȝif he hit bigunne.

From Project Gutenberg

Sulf douel mihte habben milce. ȝif he hit bigunne.

From Project Gutenberg