Sulphurous word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "sulphurous" word

[adjective] characterized by oppressive heat and humidity; "the summer was sultry and oppressive"; "the stifling atmosphere"; "the sulfurous atmosphere preceding a thunderstorm"
[adjective] harsh or corrosive in tone; "an acerbic tone piercing otherwise flowery prose"; "a barrage of acid comments"; "her acrid remarks make her many enemies"; "bitter words"; "blistering criticism"; "caustic jokes about political assassination, talk-show hosts and medical ethics"; "a sulfurous denunciation"

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\Sul"phur*ous\, a. [L. sulphurosus, sulfurosus: cf. F. sulfureux.] 1. Of or pertaining to sulphur. 2. (Chem.)
(a) Derived from, or containing, sulphur; specifically, designating those compounds in which the element has a lower valence as contrasted with the sulphuric compounds.
(b) Having the characteristic odor of sulphur dioxide, or of hydrogen sulphide, or of other sulphur compounds. {Sulphurous acid}.
(a) Sulphur dioxide. See under {Sulphur}. [Obs.]
(b) An acid, {H2SO3}, not known in the free state except as a solution of sulphur dioxide in water, but forming a well-known series of salts (the sulphites). {Sulphurous anhydride} (Chem.), sulphur dioxide. See under {Sulphur}.

Synonyms for sulphurous

acerb, acerbic, acid, acrid, bitter, blistering, caustic, hot, stifling, sulfurous, sultry, unpleasant, venomous, virulent, vitriolic

The fun area, different aproach to word »sulphurous«

Let's analyse "sulphurous" as pure text. This string has Ten letters in Three syllables and Four vowels. 40% of vowels is 1.4% more then average English word. Written in backwards: SUORUHPLUS. Average typing speed for these characters is 2680 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: ... ..- .-.. .--. .... ..- .-. --- ..- ...

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: sulphurous: 3 + 3 + 6 + 3 = 15, reduced: 6 . and the final result is Six.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: sulphurous: 1 + 3 + 3 + 7 + 8 + 3 + 9 + 6 + 3 + 1 = 44, reduced: 8, and the final result is Eight.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
H (1)	8	Strength	Couragous, Faithful, Caring
L (1)	12	Hanged Man	Leader, Teacher, Healer, Decisive
O (1)	15	Devil	Optimist, Gamesman, Marketer, Hunter
P (1)	16	Tower	Craftsman, Laborer, Builder
R (1)	18	Moon	Patient, Determined, Strong
S (2)	19	Sun	Colorful, Bright, Perceptive
U (3)	21	World	Gifted, Generous, Bountiful

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