- (a.) Of or pertaining to sulphur.
- (a.) Derived from or containing, sulphur; specifically, designating those compounds in which the element has a lower valence as contrasted with the sulphuric compounds.
- (a.) Having the characteristic odor of sulphur dioxide or of hydrogen sulphide or of other sulphur compounds.
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