S

Definition : Sulfur
Category : Academic & Science » Chemistry
Country/Region : Worldwide Worldwide
Popularity :
Type :
Symbol

What does S mean?

Sulfur Sulfur (S) or sulphur, is a chemical element with atomic number 16. It is a yellow, brittle solid at room temperature and is commonly used in fertilizers, gunpowder, and the production of sulfuric acid.
The origin of the name "sulfur" comes from the Latin word "sulfurium", which in turn comes from the Greek word "sulfuris" which means "brimstone". Brimstone is another name for sulfur, which often refers to the yellow mineral that is found near volcanic regions.

Note:
Both "sulfur" and "sulphur" are the correct spellings for the chemical element.
Sulfur is the American English spelling, while "sulphur" is the British English spelling.

Sort By: Popularity Alphabetically Filter by: Country/Region: Category:
We have found 14 more results for S
Worldwide s second
Academic & Science
>>
Units
Worldwide S South
Academic & Science
>>
Language & Linguistics
Worldwide S Entropy
Academic & Science
>>
Physics
Worldwide S Siemens
Academic & Science
>>
Units
Worldwide S Spin
Academic & Science
>>
Physics
Worldwide S Serine
Medical
>>
Biochemistry
Worldwide S Small
Society & Culture
>>
Fashion & Lifestyle
Sweden S Socialdemokraterna
[The Social Democrats]
Governmental
>>
Politics
United Kingdom S Sheffield
Regional
>>
Postal
Worldwide s strikethrough
Computing
>>
Programming & Development
Worldwide S Sport
Technology
>>
Automotive
Worldwide S Sonderklasse
[special class]
Technology
>>
Automotive
Worldwide S Synthesis
Medical
>>
Genetics
India S Shrirangapattana
Transport & Travel
>>
IRCTC Station Codes

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the full form of S in Chemical elements?

The full form of S is Sulfur

What are the full forms of S in Academic & Science?

second | South | Sulfur | Entropy | Siemens | Spin

What are the full forms of S in Worldwide?

second | South | Sulfur | Entropy | Siemens | Spin | Serine | Small | strikethrough | Sport | Sonderklasse | Synthesis

Translation

Find translations of Sulfur

Abbreviations