brimstone

indénombrable

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

• 🇫🇷Terme vieilli ou littéraire désignant le soufre, souvent associé aux contextes bibliques ou infernaux.

1. Sulfur C1 formal

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

   • 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.

   🇫🇷Soufre (terme vieilli)

   Synonymes: sulfursulphur

2. Hellfire and damnation C2 formal

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

   • 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.

   🇫🇷Soufre (feu de l'enfer)

   Synonymes: damnationfireinferno

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