Vitriolize

verb

verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To convert into a vitriol. dated, transitive
  2. 2
    To injure (a person) with sulfuric acid, as by throwing it upon the face. dated, transitive
  3. 3
    To poison with vitriol. dated, transitive

    "Similarly, Something for Everyone was described as “an innocent seeming piece of Bavarian chocolate that has been vitriolized by hypodermic injection.”"

Synonyms

All synonyms
burnvitriolvitriolate

Example

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"Similarly, Something for Everyone was described as “an innocent seeming piece of Bavarian chocolate that has been vitriolized by hypodermic injection.”"

Etymology

Compare French vitrioliser.

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sulphuric acid

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