Sulfurous (adjective)

1. Having a strong, unpleasant odor, especially that of rotten eggs.
2. Relating to or containing sulfur.

Origin:

Derived from the latin word "sulfurium", meaning "sulfur".

Examples:

1. The sulfurous smell of the factory was so strong that it made the nearby residents nauseous.
2. The sulfurous water from the hot spring was said to have healing properties.
3. The sulfurous air in the city was caused by the high levels of pollution.
4. The sulfurous taste of the eggs was due to the high sulfur content in the soil.
5. The sulfurous gases emitted by the volcano were harmful to the surrounding environment.