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vit·ri·ol [ˈvɪtriəl, Am esp -iɔl] N no pl

1. vitriol CHEM liter dated (sulphuric acid):

vitriol

Vitriolsäure f

2. vitriol fig (criticism):

vitriol

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I warn you fairly: you will find me vitriol in the house. en.wikipedia.org

He often privately criticised and dripped vitriol upon the films, considering them beneath him. en.wikipedia.org

The historical name of this acid is oil of vitriol. en.wikipedia.org

Aqua fortis was prepared by mixing either sand, alum, or vitriol, or the last two together, with saltpeter, then distilling it by a hot fire. en.wikipedia.org

Liquid collyriums were composed of ophthalmic powders, or waters, such as rose-water, plantain-water, that of fennel, eyebright, etc, in which was dissolved tutty, white vitriol, or some other proper powder. en.wikipedia.org

Historically called acidum salis, muriatic acid, and spirits of salt, hydrochloric acid was produced from vitriol (sulfuric acid) and common salt. en.wikipedia.org

Ore was processed all year round in four smelting furnaces, two sulphur furnaces and a vitriol works. en.wikipedia.org

Known since ancient times as copperas and as green vitriol, the blue-green heptahydrate is the most common form of this material. en.wikipedia.org

The novel is predominantly comic, with persistent melancholy and occasional vitriol also present. en.wikipedia.org

It was mixed with oil of vitriol and used to stain canes to appear like a tortoise shell by applying several coats while the cane is over hot coals. en.wikipedia.org

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