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Definition of Oil of vitriol
1. Noun. (H2SO4) a highly corrosive acid made from sulfur dioxide; widely used in the chemical industry.
Exact synonyms: Sulfuric Acid, Sulphuric Acid, Vitriol
Generic synonyms: Acid
Terms within: Atomic Number 16, S, Sulfur, Sulphur
Specialized synonyms: Battery Acid, Electrolyte Acid
Derivative terms: Vitriolic
Generic synonyms: Acid
Terms within: Atomic Number 16, S, Sulfur, Sulphur
Specialized synonyms: Battery Acid, Electrolyte Acid
Derivative terms: Vitriolic
Definition of Oil of vitriol
1. Noun. (chemistry dated) Sulphuric acid. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Medical Definition of Oil of vitriol
1. H2SO4;a colourless, nearly odourless, heavy, oily, corrosive liquid containing 96% of the absolute acid; used occasionally as a caustic. Synonym: oil of vitriol. (05 Mar 2000)
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