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vitriol
[vi-tree-uhl]
noun
Chemistry.any of certain metallic sulfates of glassy appearance, as copper sulfate or blue vitriol, iron sulfate or green vitriol, zinc sulfate or white vitriol, etc.
oil of vitriol; sulfuric acid.
something highly caustic or severe in effect, as criticism.
verb (used with object)
to treat with or as with vitriol, especially sulfuric acid.
vitriol
/ ˈɪٰɪˌɒ /
noun
another name for sulphuric acid
any one of a number of sulphate salts, such as ferrous sulphate ( green vitriol ), copper sulphate ( blue vitriol ), or zinc sulphate ( white vitriol )
speech, writing, etc, displaying rancour, vituperation, or bitterness
verb
to attack or injure with or as if with vitriol
to treat with vitriol
vitriol
A former name for sulfuric acid.
Any of various sulfates of metals, such as ferrous sulfate (green vitriol), zinc sulfate, or copper sulfate (blue vitriol).
See also blue vitriol
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of vitriol1
Example Sentences
He said: "It is hard to find the words to describe the scenes of vitriol and hatred on our streets," adding that is "mindless violence that is simply wrecking communities".
Many have been doing the work for decades, but the anti-immigrant vitriol has reached a pitch that has them unnerved like never before.
As accusations mounted, Do claimed he was the victim of slander, responding with defiant vitriol against the reporter who broke the story, Nick Gerda, and demanding his firing.
"The anger, but more just the vitriol of the whole thing."
Not to mention the small universe of radio talk show hosts, podcasters and social media personalities who relentlessly cheer Trump on and spew vitriol at liberal opponents.
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