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Definition of Sulphuring
1. n. Exposure to the fumes of burning sulphur, as in bleaching; the process of bleaching by exposure to the fumes of sulphur.
Definition of Sulphuring
1. Verb. (present participle of sulphur) ¹
2. Verb. (alternative spelling of sulfuring) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Sulphuring
1. sulphur [v] - See also: sulphur
Lexicographical Neighbors of Sulphuring
Literary usage of Sulphuring
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Food Inspection and Analysis: For the Use of Public Analysts, Health by Albert Ernest Leach, Andrew Lincoln Winton (1913)
"sulphuring of Fruit.—The treatment of fruits with the fumes of burning sulphur is
... sulphuring when used for purposes of deception, as for example in ..."
2. Public Health Papers and Reports by American Public Health Association (1891)
"It is about fifteen years since the sulphuring or bleaching of dried fruit began.
At first only the uniform light color was sought, as in apples, pears, ..."
3. A Manual Containing Information Respecting the Growth of the Mulberry Tree by Jonathan Holmes Cobb (1836)
"This process is called sulphuring, and is thus performed:—A high studded room or
garret, without a fire place, but with doora and windows which may be ..."
4. Three Seasons in European Vineyards: Treating of Vineculture; Vine Disease by William Joseph Flagg (1869)
"The sulphuring of vines is an operation which consists in spreading over their
foliage and fruits sulphur in fine powder. ..."
5. A Practical Treatise on the Manufacture of Vinegar: With Special by William Theodore Brannt (1914)
"sulphuring has long been employed as the most convenient method for the preservation
... The sulphuring of vinegar is best executed as follows: The barrel ..."
6. A Practical Treatise on Dyeing and Calico-printing; Including the Latest by Edward Andrew Parnell, Robert Macfarlane (1860)
"Yolk of Wool—Its nature—Methods of discharging the Yolk—Care to be observed in
Scouring Wool—Hirst and Newton's Patent Processes—sulphuring—Mode of ..."
7. British Manufacturing Industries by George Phillips Bevan (1876)
"The last traces of colouring matter are removed, by exposing the Bilk to the
action of sulphurous acid in the sulphuring chamber. ..."
8. Cooley's Cyclopædia of Practical Receipts and Collateral Information in the by Arnold James Cooley (1892)
"This method is termed ' cold sulphuring.' An excellent method of vulcanisation,
recommended by Mr Parkes, particularly applicable to small articles, ..."
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