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Definition of Vitriolic
1. Adjective. Harsh or corrosive in tone. "A vitriolic critique"
Similar to: Unpleasant
Derivative terms: Acerbity, Acridity, Acridness, Bitterness, Virulence, Virulency, Vitriol
2. Adjective. Of a substance, especially a strong acid; capable of destroying or eating away by chemical action.
Similar to: Destructive
Derivative terms: Caustic, Corrode, Corrode, Corrosive, Erode, Mordant, Vitriol
Definition of Vitriolic
1. a. Of or pertaining to vitriol; derived from, or resembling, vitriol; vitriolous; as, a vitriolic taste. Cf. Vitriol.
2. a. Of or pertaining to vitriol; derived from, or resembling, vitriol; vitriolous; as, a vitriolic taste. Cf. Vitriol.
Definition of Vitriolic
1. Adjective. of, derived from, or similar to a vitriol ¹
2. Adjective. bitterly scathing; caustic: vitriolic criticism ¹
3. Adjective. (chemistry) : Of or pertaining to vitriol; derived from, or resembling, vitriol; vitriolous; as, a vitriolic taste. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Vitriolic
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Medical Definition of Vitriolic
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