How Do You Spell SULPHURIZE?

Pronunciation: [sˈʌlfjʊɹˌa͡ɪz] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "Sulphurize" is based on the British English pronunciation of the element sulfur. In British English, the letter 'f' is used instead of the American English 'ph'. The IPA phonetic transcription for "Sulphurize" is /ˈsʌlfjʊraɪz/. The stress falls on "sul" and "ra". The suffix '-ize' indicates a verb, meaning to treat or combine with sulfur. This word is commonly used in the manufacturing industry, especially in metallurgy and chemistry, to describe a process of treating a material with sulfur.

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SULPHURIZE Meaning and Definition

  1. Sulphurize is a verb that primarily refers to the process of treating or combining with sulphur. It involves the addition or application of sulphur to a substance, in order to modify its characteristics or properties. The term is derived from the chemical element sulfur, often spelled as sulphur in British English, and the suffix "-ize" which denotes a process or action.

    When a substance is sulphurized, it generally undergoes a chemical reaction with sulphur, resulting in the formation of new compounds or mixtures. This process can be applied to various materials or elements, including metals, minerals, and organic compounds. The main purpose of sulphurization is often to enhance certain properties of the material, such as increasing its resistance to corrosion, improving its electrical conductivity, or altering its melting point.

    For example, in the field of metallurgy, sulphurizing steel involves the introduction of sulphur into its composition, leading to the formation of iron sulphide. This can be beneficial in certain applications where improved machinability is desired. Additionally, the sulphurization of minerals can generate valuable compounds used in the production of fertilizers, medicines, and other chemical products.

    In summary, sulphurize is a term that describes the process of treating or combining a substance with sulphur, often resulting in modified properties or new chemical compounds. Its application can vary depending on the desired outcome and the specific material being sulphurized.

  2. To sulphurate, to combine with sulphur.

    A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

Common Misspellings for SULPHURIZE

  • sulfurize
  • aulphurize
  • zulphurize
  • xulphurize
  • dulphurize
  • eulphurize
  • wulphurize
  • sylphurize
  • shlphurize
  • sjlphurize
  • silphurize
  • s8lphurize
  • s7lphurize
  • sukphurize
  • supphurize
  • suophurize
  • sulohurize
  • sullhurize
  • sul-hurize
  • sul0hurize

Etymology of SULPHURIZE

The word "sulphurize" is derived from the element "sulphur" and the suffix "-ize", which is used to form verbs.

The term "sulphur" comes from the Latin word "sulfur" or "sulphur", which is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit word "shulbari", meaning "a yellow color". The Latin term "sulfur" was used to refer to the element sulfur, known for its yellow color and distinct odor when burned.

The suffix "-ize" has its roots in the Greek language, specifically the suffix "-izo", which was often used to form verbs from nouns or adjectives, indicating an action or process related to the root word. It eventually made its way into the English language via Latin and French.

Conjugate verb Sulphurize

CONDITIONAL

I would sulphurize
you would sulphurize
he/she/it would sulphurize
we would sulphurize
they would sulphurize

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be sulphurizing
you would be sulphurizing
he/she/it would be sulphurizing
we would be sulphurizing
they would be sulphurizing

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have sulphurize
you would have sulphurize
he/she/it would have sulphurize
we would have sulphurize
they would have sulphurize

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been sulphurizing
you would have been sulphurizing
he/she/it would have been sulphurizing
we would have been sulphurizing
they would have been sulphurizing

FUTURE

I will sulphurize
you will sulphurize
he/she/it will sulphurize
we will sulphurize
they will sulphurize

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be sulphurizing
you will be sulphurizing
he/she/it will be sulphurizing
we will be sulphurizing
they will be sulphurizing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have sulphurized
you will have sulphurized
he/she/it will have sulphurized
we will have sulphurized
they will have sulphurized

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been sulphurizing
you will have been sulphurizing
he/she/it will have been sulphurizing
we will have been sulphurizing
they will have been sulphurizing

IMPERATIVE

you sulphurize
we let´s sulphurize

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to sulphurize

PAST

I sulphurized
you sulphurized
he/she/it sulphurized
we sulphurized
they sulphurized

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was sulphurizing
you were sulphurizing
he/she/it was sulphurizing
we were sulphurizing
they were sulphurizing

PAST PARTICIPLE

sulphurized

PAST PERFECT

I had sulphurized
you had sulphurized
he/she/it had sulphurized
we had sulphurized
they had sulphurized

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been sulphurizing
you had been sulphurizing
he/she/it had been sulphurizing
we had been sulphurizing
they had been sulphurizing

PRESENT

I sulphurize
you sulphurize
he/she/it sulphurizes
we sulphurize
they sulphurize

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am sulphurizing
you are sulphurizing
he/she/it is sulphurizing
we are sulphurizing
they are sulphurizing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

sulphurizing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have sulphurized
you have sulphurized
he/she/it has sulphurized
we have sulphurized
they have sulphurized

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been sulphurizing
you have been sulphurizing
he/she/it has been sulphurizing
we have been sulphurizing
they have been sulphurizing

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