vitriol
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- noun
- /ˈvɪtriəl/
- Archaic
:
ácido sulfúrico
- "I put in the blue vitriol."
And so glassy substance became known as vitriols.
- And so glassy substance became known as vitriols.
Examples
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And it would be a good idea to keep your eyes closed so the vitriol on your eyes doesn't boil away.
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They had some medicine: blue vitriol.
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Well, this is the oil of vitriol, otherwise known as sulfuric acid.
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Poisoned wine, water jugs filled with vitriol.
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It combines to make copper sulfate, which is also known as 'blue vitriol.'
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"By 1658, the vitriol had escalated to the point where the justices were forced to seek external assistance."
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(The color was composed of saltpeter and feces of vitriol.)
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The scientist used vitriol to etch the glass during his experiment.
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In the workshop, he carefully stored the vitriol in a secure cabinet to prevent accidents.
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Historically, vitriol was used in various chemical processes, demonstrating its industrial importance.
Synonyms
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A very strong liquid that can burn skin and metal used in factories and labs
A very strong acid used in factories that can burn skin
Compounds
- Archaic
A blue crystal chemical that people use to kill plant fungus and in science experiments
- Archaic
A white powder that dissolves in water used to protect wood and deposit zinc on metal
- Archaic
A white powder that dissolves in water and helps dye stick to cloth, protect wood, or coat metal
Surface Forms
Etymology
Vitriol for the acid also traces back to Latin vitrum 'glass' since the early crystals looked like glass and when treated they gave 'oil of vitriol', a very strong sulfuric acid. That is why vitriol still names this corrosive chemical today.