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blue vitriol
(redirected from Copper(II) sulfate)

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blue vitriol
n.
A blue, crystalline hydrous solution of copper sulfate, CuSO4·5H2O, one of the most important industrial copper salts, used in insecticides, germicides, and hair dyes and in the processing of leather and textiles.

blue vitriol
n
(Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) the fully hydrated blue crystalline form of copper sulphate

blue vitriol
A blue, crystalline compound of copper sulfate. Blue vitriol is soluble in water, and is a very important industrial salt of copper. It is used in insecticides and germicides, in electrolytes for batteries, and in electroplating baths. Chemical formula: CuSO4·5H2O.
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Noun1.blue vitriol - hydrated blue crystalline form of copper sulfate
copper sulfate, copper sulphate, cupric sulfate, cupric sulphate - a copper salt made by the action of sulfuric acid on copper oxide


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