Word of the Day 4.23.08

vit·ri·ol (vtr-l, -l)

n.

1.

a. See sulfuric acid.

b. Any of various sulfates of metals, such as ferrous sulfate, zinc sulfate, or copper sulfate.

2. Bitterly abusive feeling or expression.

tr.v. vit·ri·oled or vit·ri·olled, vit·ri·ol·ing or vit·ri·ol·ling, vit·ri·ols

To expose or subject to vitriol.

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