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noun • an old name for sulfur | ||||||||
53% | 10 | To combine with sulphur; -- said of certain metals or metalloids with sulphur or sulphur compounds. | ||||||
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36% | 12 | Process of treating a substance with sulphur or a sulphur compound | ||||||
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Old Name For Sulphur Crossword Clue
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BRIMSTONE which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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BRIMSTONE
Updated: October 13, 2023
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6 | To cause to combine with sulphur; to treat with sulphur or sulphur compounds, or an agent that causes sulphuration. | |
7 | To combine with sulphur; -- said of certain metals or metalloids with sulphur or sulphur compounds. |
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