sulfureous

[ suhl-fyoor-ee-uhs ]

/ sʌlˈfyʊər i əs /

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consisting of, containing, or pertaining to sulfur.

like sulfur, especially in color.

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From the Latin word sulfureus, dating back to 1545–55. See sulfur, -eous

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