sulphury

/sʌlfˈfɛri/

Definitions

1. adjective

having or smelling of sulfur or sulfurous compounds; characteristic of or resembling sulfur

“The air in the volcanic region had a sulphury smell.”

2. adjective

related to or characteristic of sulfur

“The sulphury deposits in the mine were highly valued.”

Synonyms

  • mercurial
  • sulfide
  • sulfurous

Antonyms

  • odorless
  • sulfate