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vit·ri·ol [ˈvɪtriəl] N no pl

1. vitriol CHEM dated (sulphuric acid):

vitriol

žveplova kislina f

vitriol

vitriol m

2. vitriol fig (criticism):

vitriol

žolč m

vitriol

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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

Vituperation, or deeply seated ill will, vitriol. en.wikipedia.org

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

The historical name of this acid is oil of vitriol. 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

Besides the mines, in the middle of the 18th century a vitriol and sulphur works was established. en.wikipedia.org

It was historically known as white vitriol. en.wikipedia.org

About 1760 there were already 7 vitriol plants in town, and by 1812 there were 24 distilleries in operation. en.wikipedia.org

I liked it and recommend it to anyone who enjoys a spate of efficient indignation, graphic description, excellent narrative, excitement, and irony tempered with vitriol. en.wikipedia.org

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

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