We found 1 definitions of atomic number 16 from 1 different sources.
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atomic number 16 - an abundant tasteless odorless multivalent nonmetallic element; best known in yellow crystals; occurs in many sulphide and sulphate minerals and even in native form (especially in volcanic regions) | ||
sulfur, S, sulphur | ||
chemical element, element the most favorable environment for a plant or animal; "water is the element of fishes" | ||
sulfide, sulphide a compound of sulphur and some other element that is more electropositive | ||
oil of vitriol, sulfuric acid, sulphuric acid, vitriol (H2SO4) a highly corrosive acid made from sulfur dioxide; widely used in the chemical industry |