1. sulphurous - Adjective
2. sulphurous - Adjective Satellite
Of or pertaining to sulphur.
Derived from, or containing, sulphur; specifically, designating those compounds in which the element has a lower valence as contrasted with the sulphuric compounds.
Having the characteristic odor of sulphur dioxide, or of hydrogen sulphide, or of other sulphur compounds.
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