VITRIOL


Meaning of VITRIOL in English

noun Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French ~e, from Medieval Latin ~um, alteration of Late Latin vitreolum, neuter of vitreolus glassy, from Latin vitreus vitreous Date: 14th century 1. a sulfate of any of various metals (as copper, iron, or zinc), oil of ~ , something felt to resemble ~ especially in caustic quality, ~ic adjective

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