Vitriol: meaning, definitions and examples

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vitriol

 

[ หˆvษช.trษชษ™l ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

chemical compound

Vitriol refers to a group of inorganic substances, mainly sulfates of metals, known for their corrosive properties. Historically, vitriol was used in alchemy and medicine for its acidic and caustic nature.

Synonyms

sulfate, sulfuric acid

Examples of usage

  • The alchemists believed that vitriol had magical properties.
  • Vitriol was commonly used in the past for its corrosive effects.
Context #2 | Noun

bitter criticism

Vitriol can also refer to harsh and bitter criticism or invective. It is often used to describe language that is extremely critical or spiteful.

Synonyms

censure, criticism

Examples of usage

  • The politician faced vitriol from the opposition party.
  • Her speech was filled with vitriol towards her critics.

Translations

Translations of the word "vitriol" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น vitriolo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคฟเคŸเฅเคฐเคฟเค“เคฒ (vitriol)

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Vitriol

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ vitriol

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั–ั‚ั€ั–ะพะป

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ witriol

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็กซ้…ธๅกฉ (ryลซsan'en)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท vitriol

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ vitriolo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท vitriol

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋น„ํŠธ๋ฆฌ์˜ฌ (biturial)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุฒุงุฌ (al-zaj)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vitriol

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vitriol

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็กซ้…ธ็› (liรบsuฤnyรกn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vitriol

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vitriol

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฒะธั‚ั€ะธะพะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ•แƒ˜แƒขแƒ แƒ˜แƒแƒšแƒ˜ (vitrioli)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vitriol

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ vitriolo

Etymology

The word 'vitriol' has its roots in Latin, where 'vitriolum' referred to various sulfate salts. The term was later adopted in English to describe both chemical compounds and harsh criticism. The historical significance of vitriol in alchemy and medicine has led to its continued usage in modern contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,235, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.