vitriolic
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vit·ri·ol·ic
(vĭt′rē-ŏl′ĭk)adj.
1. Of, similar to, or derived from a vitriol.
2. Bitterly scathing; caustic: vitriolic criticism.
vitriolic
(ˌvɪtrɪˈɒlɪk)adj
1. (Chemistry) (of a substance, esp a strong acid) highly corrosive
2. severely bitter or caustic; virulent: vitriolic criticism.
vit•ri•ol•ic
(ˌvɪ triˈɒl ɪk)adj.
1. of, pertaining to, or resembling vitriol.
2. very caustic or bitter; scathing: a vitriolic denunciation.
[1660–70]
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Adj. | 1. | ![]() unpleasant - disagreeable to the senses, to the mind, or feelings ; "an unpleasant personality"; "unpleasant repercussions"; "unpleasant odors" |
2. | vitriolic - of a substance, especially a strong acid; capable of destroying or eating away by chemical action destructive - causing destruction or much damage; "a policy that is destructive to the economy"; "destructive criticism" |
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vitriolic
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(Chem) → vitriolhaltig; (= vitriolic acid) → Vitriolsäure f