native sulfur

/ˌneɪdɪv ˌsʌlfər/
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Definitions of native sulfur
  1. noun
    an old name for sulfur
    synonyms: brimstone, native sulphur
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    type of:
    S, atomic number 16, sulfur, sulphur
    an abundant tasteless odorless multivalent nonmetallic element; best known in yellow crystals; occurs in many sulphide and sulphate minerals and even in native form (especially in volcanic regions)
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