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- [suhl-fyuh-rahyz, -fuh-]
- /ˈsʌl fyəˌraɪz, -fə-/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [suhl-fyuh-rahyz, -fuh-]
- /ˈsʌl fyəˌraɪz, -fə-/
Definitions of sulfurize word
- verb with object sulfurize to combine, treat, or impregnate with sulfur. 1
- verb with object sulfurize to fumigate with sulfur dioxide. 1
- verb transitive sulfurize to combine, treat, or impregnate with sulfur or a compound of sulfur, esp. with sulfur dioxide fumes in bleaching or disinfecting 0
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Origin of sulfurize
First appearance:
before 1785 One of the 44% newest English words
From the French word sulfuriser, dating back to 1785-95. See sulfur, -ize
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Parts of speech for Sulfurize
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
sulfurize popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 59% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
sulfurize usage trend in Literature
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