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Sulphurous

Webster's Dictionary

(1):

(a.) Having the characteristic odor of sulphur dioxide, or of hydrogen sulphide, or of other sulphur compounds.

(2):

(a.) Derived from, or containing, sulphur; specifically, designating those compounds in which the element has a lower valence as contrasted with the sulphuric compounds.

(3):

(a.) Of or pertaining to sulphur.

Bibliography Information
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Sulphurous'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​s/sulphurous.html. 1828.