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Definition of Vitriolic

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

2. Adjective. Of a substance, especially a strong acid; capable of destroying or eating away by chemical action.

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

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

vitrify vitrifying vitrina vitrine vitrines vitrinite vitrinites vitrinitic vitriol vitriol of Mars

vitriolate vitriolated vitriolates vitriolation vitrioled vitriolic (current term) vitriolic acid air vitriolically vitriolick vitrioling

vitriolisation vitriolizable vitriolization vitriolize vitriolized vitriolizes vitriolizing vitriolled vitriolling vitriolous

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