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   vitriol

   /ˈvɪtrɪəl/

   noun

   • 1. bitter criticism or malice: "her mother's sudden gush of fury and vitriol"
   • 2. sulphuric acid: archaic, literary "it was as if his words were spraying vitriol on her face"
   • ▪ in names of metallic sulphates, e.g. blue vitriol (copper sulphate) and green vitriol (ferrous sulphate).

   Word Origin late Middle English (denoting the sulphate of various metals): from Old French, or from medieval Latin vitriolum, from Latin vitrum ‘glass’.

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › vitriolVitriol Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Vitriol can mean either bitterly harsh or caustic language or criticism, or a sulfate of any of various metals. Learn the synonyms, examples, word history, and related phrases of vitriol from Merriam-Webster.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryVITRIOL | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Vitriol is a noun that means violent hate and anger expressed through severe criticism. Learn more about its synonyms, related words, and usage examples from various sources.

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5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishVITRIOL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Vitriol is a noun that means violent hate and anger expressed through severe criticism. Learn more about its origin, usage, and related words and phrases from the Cambridge Dictionary.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishVITRIOL definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Vitriol can refer to a type of acid, a salt, or a harsh and bitter speech or writing. Learn the origin, synonyms, and examples of vitriol from Collins English Dictionary.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › vitriolVitriol - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   noun. abusive or venomous language used to express blame or censure or bitter deep-seated ill will. synonyms: invective, vituperation. see more. verb. subject to bitter verbal abuse. see more. noun. (H2SO4) a highly corrosive acid made from sulfur dioxide; widely used in the chemical industry.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishvitriol noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Vitriol is a noun that means very cruel and bitter comments or criticism. It is a formal word that can also be used as an adjective. Learn how to pronounce it, see a picture, and find a synonym.

9. www.oed.com › dictionary › vitriol_nvitriol, n. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English...

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   What does the noun vitriol mean? There are ten meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun vitriol, two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. vitriol has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. chemistry (Middle English) minerals (Middle English) Entry status.