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adj. - Of or related to or containing a nonmetallic element that exists in several allotropic forms including yellow orthorhombic crystals or derived from such an element.

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  • We then saw in these three systems representatives of the three alchemical functions - 'sulphurous' in the metabolic,
  • Residents in Shetland and Aberdeen have already reported smelling the effects of the ash, describing it as "sulphurous".
  • With its stars being picked off by rival broadcasters and looming cuts to pay and pensions, the mood at the BBC is said to be 'sulphurous'.
  • A 'sulphurous' (radial) character, so are the three supra-solar spheres responsible for those of a 'saline' (spherical) character.
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