Definition:
- (a.) Of or pertaining to sulphur.
- (a.) Derived from, or containing, sulphur; specifically, designating those compounds in which the element has a lower valence as contrasted with the sulphuric compounds.
- (a.) Having the characteristic odor of sulphur dioxide, or of hydrogen sulphide, or of other sulphur compounds.
Compare sulphurous with other words:
sulphureous vs. sulphurous
sulphurate vs. sulphurous
sulfur vs. sulphurous