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sulfurous

 
Dictionary: sul·fur·ous   (sŭl'fər-əs, -fyər-, sŭl-fyʊr'əs) pronunciation
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adj.
  1. Of, relating to, derived from, or containing sulfur, especially with valence 4.
  2. Characteristic of or emanating from burning sulfur.
  3. also sul·phur·ous Fiery; hellish.

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(sŭl'fər-əs, -fyər-, sŭl-fyʊr'əs)
adj.
  1. Of, relating to, derived from, or containing sulfur, especially with valence 4.
  2. Characteristic of or emanating from burning sulfur.
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The adjective has 2 meanings:

Meaning #1: harsh or corrosive in tone
  Synonyms: acerb, acerbic, acid, acrid, bitter, blistering, caustic, sulphurous, venomous, virulent, vitriolic

Meaning #2: characterized by oppressive heat and humidity
  Synonyms: sultry, stifling, sulphurous

 
 

 

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