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Topic: Inventions

sulfoxide

IPA: //sʌlˈfɒksaɪd//

KK: /sʌlˈfɑːksaɪd/

noun

Definition: A type of organic compound that includes a specific group of sulfur and oxygen atoms, known as a sulfinyl group, which is bonded to carbon atoms.

Example: Dimethyl sulfoxide is a common sulfoxide used in laboratories.

sulfur

IPA: //ˈsʌlfər//

KK: /ˈsʌlfər/

noun

Definition: A pale yellow chemical element that is found in nature and is used in various industries, including making gunpowder, rubber, and insecticides.

Example: Sulfur is an essential element for many chemical processes.

transitive verb

Definition: To treat something with a chemical element that is yellow and has a strong smell, often used in fertilizers and medicines.

Example: Farmers often sulfur their crops to protect them from pests.

sulfuret

IPA: //sʌlˈfjʊrɛt//

KK: /sʌlˈfjʊrɛt/

noun

Definition: A type of chemical compound that contains sulfur and one or more metals or nonmetals.

Example: The chemist studied the properties of the sulfuret to understand its reactivity.

transitive verb

Definition: To treat or combine with sulfur, often to enhance certain properties or to create a chemical compound.

Example: The chemist decided to sulfuret the metal to improve its resistance to corrosion.

sulfuretted

IPA: //sʌlˈfjʊərɛtɪd//

KK: /sʌlfəˈrɛtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that has been treated or combined with sulfur, often resulting in a specific chemical property or reaction.

Example: The chemist used sulfuretted compounds in the experiment to observe their reactions with other elements.

sulfuring

IPA: /ˈsʌlfərɪŋ/

KK: /ˈsʌlfərɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The process of treating something with sulfur or sulfur compounds, often used in agriculture or food preservation.

Example: Sulfuring is commonly used to preserve dried fruits and prevent spoilage.

verb

Definition: To treat or preserve something with sulfur, often used in processes like drying fruits or in chemical reactions.

Example: The farmer is sulfuring the grapes to prevent spoilage during storage.

sulfurize

IPA: /ˈsʌlfəraɪz/

KK: /ˈsʌlfəraɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To treat or combine something with sulfur, often for the purpose of preservation or chemical reaction.

Example: The farmers decided to sulfurize the crops to protect them from pests.

sulfurized

IPA: /ˈsʌlfəraɪzd/

KK: /ˈsʌlfəraɪzd/

adjective

Definition: Describes something that has been treated or reacted with sulfur or sulfur dioxide.

Example: The sulfurized rubber is more durable and resistant to heat.

verb

Definition: To treat or combine with sulfur, often to enhance properties or create a specific chemical compound.

Example: The chemist sulfurized the compound to improve its durability.

sulphid

IPA: //ˈsʌlfɪd//

KK: /ˈsʌlfɪd/

noun

Definition: A chemical compound formed when sulfur combines with a more positive element or a substance that can replace that element.

Example: The geologist studied the properties of various sulphids found in the mineral deposits.

sulphone

IPA: //ˈsʌlfoʊn//

KK: /sʌlfoʊn/

noun

Definition: A type of chemical compound that contains a sulfur atom bonded to two carbon atoms and an oxygen atom, often used in various industrial applications.

Example: The chemist synthesized a new sulphone for the experiment.

sunstone

IPA: //ˈsʌnstoʊn//

KK: /sʌnstoʊn/

noun

Definition: A type of mineral that is often used as a gemstone, known for its shimmering appearance and various colors, typically orange or yellow.

Example: She wore a beautiful necklace made of sunstone that sparkled in the sunlight.

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