Meaning & Definition of Vitriol in English
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Vitriol
/vɪtriəl/
noun
1. (h2so4) a highly corrosive acid made from sulfur dioxide
- Widely used in the chemical industry
synonym:
- vitriol,
- oil of vitriol,
- sulfuric acid,
- sulphuric acid
2. Abusive or venomous language used to express blame or censure or bitter deep-seated ill will
synonym:
- vituperation,
- invective,
- vitriol
verb
1. Expose to the effects of vitriol or injure with vitriol
synonym:
- vitriol
2. Subject to bitter verbal abuse
synonym:
- vitriol