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solforoso

sulfurous

adjective sol-foh-ROH-zoh Rare

Origin: From Latin sulfurosus.

Usage Note

Solforoso describes something containing sulfur in a lower oxidation state, as in acido solforoso (sulfurous acid, H₂SO₃). It is a technical/scientific adjective. Do not confuse with solforico (acido solforico = sulfuric acid, H₂SO₄), which is the stronger, more oxidized compound.

Examples

"L'odore solforoso del vulcano era intenso."

Natural Translation

The sulfurous smell of the volcano was intense.

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