sulphureous

adjective

sul·phu·re·ous ˌsəl-ˈfyu̇r-ē-əs

: sulfurous

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Discovered by Sir John Franklin in 1826, the hills are named for the sulphureous smoke emitted by the spontaneous ignition of tiny iron pyrite particles. —

Rachel King, Fortune, 7 Jan. 2023

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circa 1552, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of sulphureous was circa 1552

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“Sulphureous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sulphureous. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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