"sulf-" meaning in English

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Prefix

Etymology: Shortening of sulfur. Etymology templates: {{m|en|sulfur}} sulfur Head templates: {{head|en|prefix}} sulf-
  1. (chemistry) Alternative form of sulfo-; used before a vowel. Tags: alt-of, alternative, morpheme Alternative form of: sulfo- (extra: used before a vowel) Categories (topical): Chemistry Synonyms: sulph- [UK]
    Sense id: en-sulf--en-prefix-YfQmb4ZQ Topics: chemistry, natural-sciences, physical-sciences

Alternative forms

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