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Brimstone

Definition

A yellowish substance that is formed from the remains of plants and is often associated with the smell of sulfur, or a place or situation that is unpleasant or frightening, often because it is associated with evil or suffering.

Example Sentences

1The smell of brimstone filled the air after the volcanic eruption.
2Is the brimstone in the mine a sign of the presence of sulfur deposits?
3The brimstone in the old, abandoned mine made it difficult for the rescue team to breathe.
4The biblical description of hell as a place of fire and brimstone has been interpreted in many ways by scholars.
5The area around the sulfur springs was filled with the smell of brimstone and was considered a place of healing by the ancient Greeks.

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