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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Sulphur vivum, n. [17th c. Eng. sulphur vivum (1651), L. sulphur vivum live sulphur.] Sulphur before purification. —1597 Bk. Rates 11.
Inuarte Custumes Sulphur viuum the pund