English

Etymology
From Latin vitriolum (sulphuric acid) < Latin vitrum (glass)

Noun
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vitriol

1. dated sulphuric acid and various metal sulphates
2. context|by extension bitterly abusive language; invective or vituperation

Translations
Arabic: ARchar|زاج (z�j) m

Transitive verb
rfc-trverb|Transitive verb
to vitriol

1. to subject someone to bitter, verbal abuse

Related phrases

1. to hurl vitriol

Derived terms
vitriolic
oil of vitriol
blue vitriol
green vitriol
iron vitriol
white vitriol

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