What is "vitriol" in English? Definition and Explanations

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What does vitriol mean in English? Meaning of vitriol definition and abbreviation with examples.

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What is "vitriol" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "vitriol": (H2SO4) a highly corrosive acid made from sulfur dioxide; widely used in the chemical industry

Noun

  • Meaning: (H2SO4) a highly corrosive acid made from sulfur dioxide; widely used in the chemical industry
  • Synonyms: oil of vitriol sulfuric acid sulphuric acid vitriol
  • Hyponyms: battery acid electrolyte acid
  • Hypernyms: acid
  • Substance Holonyms: atomic number 16 s sulfur sulphur
  • Pronunciation in US: /ˈvɪ.tɹi.əl/

    Meaning of "vitriol": expose to the effects of vitriol or injure with vitriol

    Verb

  • Meaning: expose to the effects of vitriol or injure with vitriol
  • Synonyms: vitriol
  • Hypernyms: subject
  • Pronunciation in US: /ˈvɪ.tɹi.əl/

    Meaning of "vitriol": abusive or venomous language used to express blame or censure or bitter deep-seated ill will

    Noun

  • Meaning: abusive or venomous language used to express blame or censure or bitter deep-seated ill will
  • Synonyms: invective vitriol vituperation
  • Hypernyms: abuse contumely insult revilement vilification
  • Pronunciation in US: /ˈvɪ.tɹi.əl/

    Meaning of "vitriol": subject to bitter verbal abuse

    Verb

  • Meaning: subject to bitter verbal abuse
  • Synonyms: vitriol
  • Hypernyms: assail assault attack lash out round snipe
  • Pronunciation in US: /ˈvɪ.tɹi.əl/

    Synonyms:

    sarcasm, venom, nastiness, disdain, malevolence, hostility, maliciousness, virulence, contempt, hatefulness, acrimoniousness,

    Antonyms:

    admiration, love, respect,

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