Schwiefel

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Schwiefel

Alternative forms edit

Schwiewel (now less common)

Etymology edit

From Middle High German swevel, from Old High German sweval, from Proto-Germanic *sweblaz. The newer form with -f- under influence of German Schwefel. Also cognate with Dutch zwavel.

Pronunciation edit

IPA^(key): /ˈʃvie̯fel/, [ˈʃwiə̯.fəl]

Noun edit

Schwiefel m (uncountable)

sulfur

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