brimstone

• Устаревший термин для серы, часто используемый в библейских или литературных контекстах.

An archaic term for sulfur, often associated with biblical or literary contexts.

uncountable

1. C1formal

   An old-fashioned term for the chemical element sulfur, often associated with burning and strong smells.

   Сера

   • The volcano emitted a strong smell of brimstone.
   • In ancient times, brimstone was used in medicine and warfare.
   • The alchemist stored a jar of brimstone in his laboratory.

   Synonymssulfursulphur

2. Hellfire and damnationC2formal

   Used figuratively in religious contexts to refer to the fires of hell or divine punishment.

   Адское пламя

   • The preacher warned of fire and brimstone for sinners.
   • The old text described a vision of brimstone and torment.
   • He spoke of brimstone as a symbol of eternal punishment.

   Synonymsdamnationfireinferno