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vitriol
[ vi-tree-uhl ]
noun
- Chemistry. any of certain metallic sulfates of glassy appearance, as copper sulfate or blue vitriol, iron sulfate or green vitriol, zinc sulfate or white vitriol, etc.
- oil of vitriol; sulfuric acid.
- something highly caustic or severe in effect, as criticism.
verb (used with object)
vitrioled, vitrioling or (especially British) vitriolled, vitriolling.
- to treat with or as with vitriol, especially sulfuric acid.
vitriol
/ 藞惫瑟迟谤瑟藢蓲濒 /
noun
- another name for sulphuric acid
- any one of a number of sulphate salts, such as ferrous sulphate ( green vitriol ), copper sulphate ( blue vitriol ), or zinc sulphate ( white vitriol )
- speech, writing, etc, displaying rancour, vituperation, or bitterness
verb
- to attack or injure with or as if with vitriol
- to treat with vitriol
vitriol
- A former name for sulfuric acid.
- Any of various sulfates of metals, such as ferrous sulfate (green vitriol), zinc sulfate, or copper sulfate (blue vitriol).
- See also blue vitriol
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亚洲网紅露点 History and Origins
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亚洲网紅露点 History and Origins
Origin of vitriol1
C14: from Medieval Latin vitriolum, from Late Latin vitriolus glassy, from Latin vitrum glass, referring to the glossy appearance of the sulphates
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Not to mention the small universe of radio talk show hosts, podcasters and social media personalities who relentlessly cheer Trump on and spew vitriol at liberal opponents.
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Their shared vitriol is palpable and terribly compelling, especially as they navigate this season in the arms of their respective new partners.
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It's a tactic that has, over time, de-escalated a good deal of the vitriol against him.
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The abuse and vitriol that fly into my inbox every time I report on it are really quite something.
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"I'm not immersed in the vitriol," he said.
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