sulfur

noun
UK /ˈsʌlfə/
US /ˈsʌlfər/

A yellow element that smells bad when it burns.

The volcano released clouds of sulfur into the air.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A yellow nonmetal chemical element with the symbol S.

Sulfur is found near hot springs and volcanoes.

3. To treat or fumigate something with sulfur.

They sulfur the grapes to protect them from mold.

4. A pale yellow color.

The bird had sulfur-colored feathers on its chest.