non-sulfurous
|non-sul-fur-ous|
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/nɒn-ˈsʌlfərəs/
(sulfurous)
containing sulfur
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-sulfurous' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'sulfurous' which relates to sulfur.
Historical Evolution
'Non-sulfurous' combines the prefix 'non-' with 'sulfurous' to form a modern English adjective.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not containing sulfur,' and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not containing or related to sulfur.
The non-sulfurous compound was used in the experiment.
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Last updated: 2025/02/17 16:37