sulfur-based
|sul-fur-based|
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/ˈsʌlfər beɪst/
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/ˈsʌlfə beɪst/
derived from sulfur
Etymology
Etymology Information
'sulfur-based' originates from the element 'sulfur', which comes from the Latin word 'sulphur', meaning 'brimstone'.
Historical Evolution
'sulphur' transformed into the modern English word 'sulfur' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'brimstone', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a chemical element'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
composed or derived from sulfur.
The sulfur-based compound was used in the experiment.
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Last updated: 2025/02/14 08:06