Pronunciation: [sˈʌlfjʊɹˌe͡ɪtɪd] (IPA) 
The correct spelling of the word "sulphurated" has long been a topic of debate. Many people use the incorrect spelling "sulfurated" due to the influence of American English. However, the correct spelling is "sulphurated," with the "ph" spelling being the standard in British English. Its phonetic transcription is /ˈsʌlfjʊreɪtɪd/ where "s," "ʊ," "r," "ɛ," "d," and "t" are pronounced the same as in the word "sulphur".
Sulphurated is an adjective that refers to the process or condition of treating something with sulphur or incorporating sulphur into it. Derived from the noun "sulphur," which is a chemical element with the symbol "S" and atomic number 16, "sulphurated" describes a substance that contains or has been modified by sulphur.
Used mainly in chemistry or industrial contexts, sulphurated materials are those that have undergone a chemical reaction or treatment involving sulphur. This process can involve the addition of sulphur compounds or the exposure of a substance to sulphur gas. Sulphurated compounds may possess certain properties or characteristics that are different from those of the original substance, often due to the chemical bonds formed with sulphur.
Combinations of sulphur and other elements or compounds may lead to the formation of sulphurated minerals, such as pyrite or sulphuric acid. In industrial applications, sulphurated materials are employed in various processes, including the manufacturing of certain chemicals, dyes, pharmaceuticals, and rubber products. Additionally, sulphurated compounds may be used as additives or preservatives in the food industry.
Overall, the term "sulphurated" signifies the presence or incorporation of sulphur in a substance, whether naturally occurring or as a result of chemical treatment.
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A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
The word "sulphurated" comes from the root word "sulfur" or "sulphur", which in turn originates from the Latin word "sulfur" or "sulphur". The Latin term was derived from the Sanskrit word "sulvari", meaning "thunderbolt" or "sulphur". The English "-ate" suffix in "sulphurated" indicates the past participle form of the verb, implying that something has been treated or combined with sulfur.
