sulphourea

/sʌlˈfɪəriə/ or /sʊlˈfɪəriə/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of flowering plants in the family Fabaceae, especially the sulphur clover (Trifolium sulphureum).

“The fields were filled with sulphurera flowers that bloomed during spring.”

2. adjective

Related to or derived from sulphur.

“The sulphurea colour of the paint was reminiscent of old-fashioned chemistry labs.”

Synonyms

  • sulphur
  • sulphurous

Antonyms

  • carbon
  • carbonate