brimse

/ˈbrɪmstoʊn/

Definitions

1. noun

a yellow or yellowish-brown volatile sulfurous acid found in volcanic regions, used in the past as a medicine and as a component of gunpowder.

“The ancient alchemist believed that the brimstone in the cave was a sign of divine intervention.”

Synonyms

  • sulfur
  • sulfuric acid

Antonyms

  • asbestos