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    Vitriolo (en. Vitriol)

    /biˈtɾjolo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A chemical substance that contains sulfuric acid or is corrosive.
    Vitriol is used in the manufacturing of fertilizers.
    El vitriolo se utiliza en la fabricación de fertilizantes.
    Figuratively, it can refer to scathing criticism or hurtful comments.
    His speech was full of vitriol towards his opponents.
    Su discurso estuvo lleno de vitriolo hacia sus oponentes.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'vitriolum', which means 'glass', due to its appearance.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to pour vitriol
    To express very harsh or negative criticisms.
    verter vitriolo
    to speak with vitriol
    To make very critical or scathing comments.
    hablar con vitriolo

    Related Words

    sulfuric acid
    Strong acid used in industry and in laboratories.
    ácido sulfúrico
    caustic
    Substance that burns or destroys living tissues.
    cáustico
    criticism
    Negative evaluation or condition of something.
    crítica

    Slang Meanings

    Very critical verbal attack.
    In his criticism of the director, he used a vitriol that surprised everyone.
    En su crítica al director, usó un vitriolo que sorprendió a todos.
    Hurtful comment.
    His vitriol left no one indifferent.
    Su vitriolo no dejó a nadie indiferente.