sulphurize

British

/ ˈsʌlfjʊˌraɪz /

verb

(tr) to combine or treat with sulphur or a sulphur compound

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sulphurization noun

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The image of the latter is susceptible to practically only one agent likely to come in contact with it, namely, sulphur fumes from burning gas, which partially sulphurize it and give rise to iridescent markings resembling those due to stale paper.

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