sulfur-containing chemical
nounUK /ˈsʌlfə kənˈteɪnɪŋ ˈkɛmɪkəl/
US /ˈsʌlfər kənˈteɪnɪŋ ˈkɛmɪkəl/
A sulfur-containing chemical is a substance that has the element sulfur in it.
Garlic smells strong because it has sulfur-containing chemicals inside.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A molecule in which sulfur is bonded to carbon, often giving a strong smell.
The rotten-egg smell came from a sulfur-containing chemical in the water.
3. A compound used in industry, such as in making rubber or medicines.
The factory makes sulfur-containing chemicals for tires.
4. A natural substance in foods like onions and eggs that can affect taste and smell.
Cooking onions releases sulfur-containing chemicals that make you cry.