† ˈsulphure Chem. Obs.
[a. F. sulphure, sulfure (Nomencl. Chimique, 1787): see -ure.]
= sulphide n.
| 1794 Pearson tr. Morveau's Chem. Nomencl. 35–6 Sulphurets, or Sulphures; which were formerly called Hepars or Livers. 1806 S. Parkes Chem. Catech. (1819) 544 Sulphures, or Sulphurets, combinations of alkalies, or metals, with sulphur. |