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'vitriol' in a sentence

Learn how to use 'vitriol' with 2 example sentences.


vitriol noun

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

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

vitriol verb

: expose to the effects of vitriol or injure with vitriol

: subject to bitter verbal abuse


  • Sulfuric acid was once known as "oil of vitriol."
  • I heard more vitriol in the debate than reasoned argument.
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