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The character "硫" is a phono-semantic compound consisting of the semantic component 石, indicating its classification as a mineral, and the phonetic component 㐬, which provides the sound "liú" and is etymologically linked to the character 流, hinting at a conceptual association with flowing substances due to sulfur's molten state when heated. Historically, the term appeared in Chinese texts to reference sulfur, a substance utilized in alchemical practices and traditional medicine for its combustible and reactive qualities. Over centuries, its meaning narrowed exclusively to denote the chemical element sulfur, while its structural form persisted without substantial modification.
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硫磺有刺鼻的气味。
硫酸用于制造肥料。
某些硫化物会造成环境污染。
这种煤炭的硫含量比较高。
工厂需要安装脱硫设备。
硫循环是重要的生物地球化学循环。
硫代硫酸钠常用作定影剂。
火山喷发会释放大量二氧化硫。