sulfurate

[ suhl-fyuh-reyt, -fuh- ]

verb (used with object),sul·fu·rat·ed, sul·fu·rat·ing.
  1. to combine, treat, or impregnate with sulfur, the fumes of burning sulfur, etc.

Origin of sulfurate

1
From the Latin word sulphurātus, dating back to 1750–60. See sulfur, -ate1

Other words from sulfurate

  • sul·fu·ra·tion, noun
  • sul·fu·ra·tor, noun

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