English
Etymology
From Latin vitriolum (sulphuric acid) < Latin vitrum (glass)
Noun
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vitriol
- dated sulphuric acid and various metal sulphates
- context|by extension bitterly abusive language; invective or vituperation
Translations
Arabic: ARchar|زاج (z�j) m
Transitive verb
rfc-trverb|Transitive verb
to vitriol
- to subject someone to bitter, verbal abuse
Related phrases
- to hurl vitriol
Derived terms
vitriolic
oil of vitriol
blue vitriol
green vitriol
iron vitriol
white vitriol
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