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brimstone

 

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Noun brimstone has 1 sense
  1. brimstone, native sulfur, native sulphur - an old name for sulfur
    --1 is a kind of sulfur, S, sulphur, atomic number 16

Definitions from the Web

Brimstone


Noun:

  1. a yellow colored mineral consisting of sulfur, often found near natural gas and oil deposits

Sample Sentence:

The geologists discovered a rich deposit of brimstone near the oil rig.


Noun:

  1. another term for sulfur, especially when it is in the form of yellow crystals

Sample Sentence:

Witches were believed to use brimstone in their spells and potions.


Adjective:

  1. burning with an intense heat or fire

Sample Sentence:

The fire in the fireplace emitted a brimstone heat, keeping the room warm during the cold winter night.


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