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sulfurous

('s/@/lf/@/r/@/s )

adjective (a)

of or related to or containing sulfur or derived from sulfur(adj.pert)

Synonym:
sulphurous

source: wordnet30

adjective satellite (s)

harsh or corrosive in tone(adj.all)

Example:
A sulfurous denunciation.

Synonym:
acerb, acerbic, acid, acrid, bitter, blistering, caustic, sulphurous, virulent, vitriolic

source: wordnet30
characterized by oppressive heat and humidity(adj.all)

Example:
The sulfurous atmosphere preceding a thunderstorm.

Synonym:
stifling, sulphurous, sultry

source: wordnet30

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