vitriol

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vitriol Definition

• (n) (H2SO4) a highly corrosive acid made from sulfur dioxide; widely used in the chemical industry
• (n) abusive or venomous language used to express blame or censure or bitter deep-seated ill will
• (v) expose to the effects of vitriol or injure with vitriol
• (v) subject to bitter verbal abuse

vitriol Synonyms

• invective
• oil of vitriol
• sulfuric acid
• sulphuric acid
• vitriol
• vituperation