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vitriol [ˈvɪtrɪˌɒl] n 1. (Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) another name for sulphuric acid 2. (Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) any one of a number of sulphate salts, such as ferrous sulphate (green vitriol), copper sulphate (blue vitriol), or zinc sulphate (white vitriol) 3. speech, writing, etc., displaying rancour, vituperation, or bitterness vb -ols, -oling, -oled, -olling -olled (tr) 1. to attack or injure with or as if with vitriol 2. (Chemistry) to treat with vitriol [from Medieval Latin vitriolum, from Late Latin vitriolus glassy, from Latin vitrum glass, referring to the glossy appearance of the sulphates]
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Translations vitriol n (Chem) (= salt) → Sulfat nt, → Vitriol nt; (= acid) → Schwefelsäure f; (fig) → Bissigkeit f, → Bosheit f How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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