sulfurate

[ suhl-fyuh-reyt, -fuh- ]

/ ˈsʌl fyəˌreɪt, -fə- /

Save This Word!

verb (used with object), sul·fu·rat·ed, sul·fu·rat·ing.

to combine, treat, or impregnate with sulfur, the fumes of burning sulfur, etc.

QUIZ

CAN YOU ANSWER THESE COMMON GRAMMAR DEBATES?

There are grammar debates that never die; and the ones highlighted in the questions in this quiz are sure to rile everyone up once again. Do you know how to answer the questions that cause some of the greatest grammar debates?

Question 1 of 7

Which sentence is correct?

His boss, whom he admires, is waiting to meet with him about the big project.

His boss, who he admires, is waiting to meet with him about the big project.

TAKE THE QUIZ TO FIND OUT

Origin of sulfurate

From the Latin word sulphurātus, dating back to 1750–60. See sulfur, -ate¹

OTHER WORDS FROM sulfurate

sul·fu·ra·tion, nounsul·fu·ra·tor, noun

Words nearby sulfurate

sulfonic acid, sulfonium, sulfonyl, sulfoxide, sulfur, sulfurate, sulfurated potash, sulfur bacteria, sulfur butterfly, sulfur dioxide, sulfur dye