sulfur
    n 1: 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) [syn: sulfur, S,
         sulphur, atomic number 16]
    v 1: treat with sulphur in order to preserve; "These dried
         fruits are sulphured" [syn: sulphur, sulfur]