atomic number 16

Noun

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atomic number 16 - an abundant tasteless odorless multivalent nonmetallic element; best known in yellow crystals; occurs in many sulphide and sulphate minerals and even in native form (especially in volcanic regions) Synonyms: sulfur, sulphur, S

brimstone, chemical element, element, native sulfur, native sulphur, oil of vitriol, S, sulfide, sulfur, sulfuric acid, sulphide, sulphur, sulphuric acid, vitriol