SULPHURATION Sul`phu*ra"tion, n. Etym: [Cf. F. sulfuration, L. sulphuratio, sulfuratio, a vein of sulphur.]
Defn: The act or process of combining or impregnating with sulphur or its compounds; also, the state of being so combined or impregnated.
SULPHURATOR
Sul"phu*ra`tor, n.
Defn: An apparatus for impregnating with, or exposing to the action of, sulphur; especially, an apparatus for fumigating or bleaching by means of the fumes of burning sulphur.
SULPHUR-BOTTOM
Sul`phur-bot"tom, n. (Zoöl.)
Defn: A very large whalebone whale of the genus Sibbaldius, having a yellowish belly; especially, S. sulfureus of the North Pacific, and S. borealis of the North Atlantic; — called also sulphur whale.
SULPHUREITY
Sul`phu*re"i*ty, n.
Defn: The quality or state of being sulphureous. [Obs.] B. Jonson.
SULPHUREOUS
Sul*phu"re*ous, a. Etym: [L. sulphureus, sulfureus.]
Defn: Consisting of sulphur; having the qualities of sulphur, or
brimstone; impregnated with sulphur.
Her snakes united, sulphureous waters drink. Pope.
— Sul*phu"re*ous*ly, adv.
— Sul*phu"re*ous*ness, n.