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VITRIOLIC

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 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

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

Synonyms:

caustic; corrosive; erosive; mordant; vitriolic

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

destructive (causing destruction or much damage)

Derivation:

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

Sense 2

Meaning:

Harsh or corrosive in toneplay

Example:

a vitriolic critique

Synonyms:

acerb; acerbic; acid; acrid; bitter; blistering; caustic; sulfurous; sulphurous; virulent; vitriolic

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

unpleasant (offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness)

Derivation:

vitriol (abusive or venomous language used to express blame or censure or bitter deep-seated ill will)

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