noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A sulfate. obsolete

Verb

1. 1
   To convert into, or change to, a vitriol; to make into sulphuric acid or a sulphate.
2. 2
   To subject to the action of, or impregnate with, vitriol.

Synonyms

All synonyms

vitriolize

Etymology

Etymology 1

From vitriol + -ate.

Etymology 2

From vitriol + -ate (verb-forming suffix).

Related phrases

sulphuric acid

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