Definition of Vitriolic

1. Adjective. Harsh or corrosive in tone. "A vitriolic critique"

Exact synonyms: Acerb, Acerbic, Acid, Acrid, Bitter, Blistering, Caustic, Sulfurous, Sulphurous, Virulent
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.
Exact synonyms: Caustic, Corrosive, Erosive, Mordant
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. [adj]

Medical Definition of Vitriolic

1. Of or pertaining to vitriol; derived from, or resembling, vitriol; vitriolous; as, a vitriolic taste. Cf. Vitriol. Vitriolic acid, sulphuric acid. See Vitriol . Origin: Cf. F. Vitriolique. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Vitriolic

vitrified
vitrifies
vitriform
vitrify
vitrifying
vitrina
vitrine
vitrines
vitriol
vitriol
vitriolate
vitriolated
vitriolation
vitrioled
vitriolic (current term)
vitriolic (current term)
vitriolically
vitrioling
vitriolisation
vitriolled
vitriolling
vitriols
vitrite
vitronectin
vitrosin
vitruvian
vitta
vitta
vittae
Vittaria

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