sulphogel

/ˈsʌlfəʊɡəl/

Definitions

1. noun

a colloquial or old-fashioned term for a type of gel-like substance formed by the reaction of sulphur with water, particularly in the context of acid mine drainage.

“The sulphogel was seen forming in the river, indicating the presence of acidic chemicals from the mine.”

Synonyms

  • sulphur gel
  • sulphur precipitate

Antonyms

  • alkaline substance