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Definition of Atomic number 16
1. Noun. An abundant tasteless odorless multivalent nonmetallic element; best known in yellow crystals; occurs in many sulphide and sulphate minerals and even in native form (especially in volcanic regions).
Exact synonyms: S, Sulfur, Sulphur
Generic synonyms: Chemical Element, Element
Specialized synonyms: Brimstone, Native Sulfur, Native Sulphur
Substance meronyms: Sulfide, Sulphide, Oil Of Vitriol, Sulfuric Acid, Sulphuric Acid, Vitriol
Derivative terms: Sulfur, Sulfuric, Sulfurous, Sulphur, Sulphuric, Sulphurous
Generic synonyms: Chemical Element, Element
Specialized synonyms: Brimstone, Native Sulfur, Native Sulphur
Substance meronyms: Sulfide, Sulphide, Oil Of Vitriol, Sulfuric Acid, Sulphuric Acid, Vitriol
Derivative terms: Sulfur, Sulfuric, Sulfurous, Sulphur, Sulphuric, Sulphurous
Lexicographical Neighbors of Atomic Number 16
Literary usage of Atomic number 16
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Logic by Alexander Bain (1870)
"Atomic number, 16. As regards the conditions of entering into combination, there
is great variety, from the extreme of readiness at the ordinary temperature ..."
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