vitriol

1. n. A sulphate of any one of certain metals, as copper, iron, zinc, cobalt. So called on account of the glassy appearance or luster. Source: opted

2. n. Sulphuric acid; -- called also oil of vitriol. So called because first made by the distillation of green vitriol. See Sulphuric acid, under Sulphuric. Source: opted

3. n. (H2SO4) a highly corrosive acid made from sulfur dioxide; widely used in the chemical industry Source: wordnet

4. n. abusive or venomous language used to express blame or censure or bitter deep-seated ill will Source: wordnet

5. v. expose to the effects of vitriol or injure with vitriol Source: wordnet

6. v. subject to bitter verbal abuse Source: wordnet

7. n:100 n. (H2SO4) a highly corrosive acid made from sulfur dioxide; widely used in the chemical industry v. expose to the effects of vitriol or injure with vitriol v. subject to bitter verbal abuse Source: ecdict

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