vitriolic

Examples

• All

• The scientist warned that the vitriolic solution could damage skin upon contact.

• The vitriolic acid burned through the metal container.

• Laboratory safety protocols require special handling of vitriolic chemicals.

• You should handle vitriolic substances with care.

• The vitriolic acid burned through the metal container, leaving a dangerous residue.

• In the lab, scientists must handle vitriolic substances with extreme caution to avoid chemical burns.

• The worker spilled vitriolic liquid on the floor, requiring immediate cleanup to prevent injuries.

Synonyms

C

corrosive

vsvitriolic

• Specialized

14 6.6

Able to eat away materials by a chemical reaction, for example strong acids

applies especially to burning organic tissue rather than to materials in general

C

caustic

vsvitriolic

• Specialized

8 7.6

Able to burn or damage skin

is focused on strong acid action rather than alkali effects

E

erosive

vsvitriolic

1 6.4

A thing that slowly wears something away by wind, water, or chemicals

describes rapid chemical burning of tissue rather than slow wearing

M

mordant

vsvitriolic

• Specialized

9.9

Able to eat away materials by chemical action like a strong acid

specifically stresses burning of organic tissue and high corrosiveness

Antonyms

H

harmless

231 1.0

Not able to hurt people or things

B

benign

35 6.2

Kind and gentle and not likely to cause harm

Compounds

V

vitriolic remark

• Offensive

8.9

A very harsh and angry comment meant to hurt someone

How Corrosive

vitriolic

• Specialized

9.6

caustic

• Specialized

8.3

corrosive

• Specialized

14 6.6

mild

107 1.0

harmless

231 1.0

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology