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noun • 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) verb • treat with sulphur in order to preserve | ||||||||
| 26% | 11 | Used in the manufacturing of match heads | ||||||
noun • a salt of the hypothetical dichromic acid | ||||||||
| 26% | 13 | Compound used for producing illumination in old-style match heads | ||||||
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Chemical Used In Match Heads Crossword Clue
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SULPHUR which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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SULPHUR
Updated: October 13, 2023
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