Definition of Sulfurous

1. Adjective. Of or related to or containing sulfur or derived from sulfur.

Exact synonyms: Sulphurous
Partainyms: Sulfur, Sulphur
Derivative terms: Sulfur, Sulphur

2. Adjective. Harsh or corrosive in tone. "A vitriolic critique"

3. Adjective. Characterized by oppressive heat and humidity. "The sulfurous atmosphere preceding a thunderstorm"
Exact synonyms: Stifling, Sulphurous, Sultry
Similar to: Hot
Derivative terms: Sultriness

Definition of Sulfurous

1. Adjective. Containing sulfur. ¹

2. Adjective. (chemistry) Of, or relating to sulfur, especially in its lower oxidation state. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Sulfurous

1. [adj]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Sulfurous

sulfuriferous
sulfuring
sulfurise
sulfurised
sulfurises
sulfurising
sulfurity
sulfurization
sulfurizations
sulfurize
sulfurized
sulfurizes
sulfurizing
sulfurless
sulfurlike
sulfurous (current term)
sulfurous acid
sulfurously
sulfurousness
sulfurousnesses
sulfurs
sulfurtransferase
sulfurtransferases
sulfurwort
sulfurworts
sulfury
sulfuryl
sulfuryls
sulfydrate
sulfydrates

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