What does brimstone mean?
A chemical element with the symbol S and atomic number 16, occurring in volcanic districts, and used in matches, in the manufacture of sulfuric acid, and in medicine. It is also used figuratively to describe something that is fiery or hellish.
Example
"The volcano erupted with a cloud of brimstone, sending ash and smoke into the air."
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