Difference between Sulfur and Sulphur

What is the difference between Sulfur and Sulphur?

Sulfur as a noun is a chemical element (symbol s) with an atomic number of 16. while Sulphur as a noun is an alternative spelling of sulfur (see "alternative spellings" on that page)

Sulfur

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A chemical element (symbol S) with an atomic number of 16. A yellowish green colour, like that of sulfur.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: A yellowish green colour, like that of sulfur.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: to treat with sulfur, or a sulfur compound, either to preserve or to counter agricultural pests

Sulphur

Part of speech: noun

Definition: An alternative spelling of sulfur (see "Alternative spellings" on that page)

We hope you now know whether to use Sulfur or Sulphur in your sentence.

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