vitriolEnglish

vitriol, caustic, corrosive, erosive, invective

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Noun

Abusive or venomous language used to express blame or censure or bitter deep-seated ill will

English: vituperation, invective, vitriol

Bahasa: cercaan, nistaan

(H2SO4) a highly corrosive acid made from sulfur dioxide, widely used in the chemical industry

English: vitriol, oil of vitriol, sulfuric acid, sulphuric acid

Verb

Expose to the effects of vitriol or injure with vitriol

English: vitriol

Subject to bitter verbal abuse

English: vitriol

Adjective

Of a substance, especially a strong acid, capable of destroying or eating away by chemical action

English: caustic, corrosive, erosive, vitriolic, mordant

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