vitriol

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Word Origin & History

late 14c., "sulphate of iron," from Old French vitriol (13c.), from Medieval Latin vitriolum "vitriol," from neuter of vitriolus, from Late Latin vitreolus "of glass," from Latin vitreus "of glass, glassy," from vitrium "glass" (see vitreous). So called from its glassy appearance in certain states. Meaning "bitter or caustic feelings" first attested 1769, in reference to the corrosive properties of vitriol (when heated it produces sulfuric acid, formerly called oil of vitriol).

Example Sentences forvitriol

In the Coupeau household the vitriol of l'Assommoir was also commencing its ravages.

But the cup of retribution is not to be measured by the cup of vitriol.

Her despair was laced with vitriol and she avoided a kind word about anybody.

Put 20 drops of weak acid of vitriol into water to be drank at meals.

So Mrs. Morel bought him elixir of vitriol, his favourite first medicine.

This dye will not answer for cotton goods, as the vitriol rots the threads.

You may bleach it by adding to the water a few drops of oil of vitriol.

Vitriol is excellent for preserving light or delicate colours.

I painted the paper with gum solution in which vitriol of iron was dissolved.

Oil of vitriol diluted with water, or nitric acid can be used.

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