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Vitriolize

[vi-tree-uh-lahyz]

verb (used with object), -ized, -iz·ing.

to treat with or change into vitriol.

to injure or burn with sulfuric acid.

Also, especially British, vit·ri·ol·ise.

Origin:
1685–95; vitriol + -ize

Related forms

vit·ri·ol·i·za·tion, noun

un·vit·ri·ol·ized, adjective

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vitriolize or vitriolise (ˈvɪtrɪəˌlaɪz)

—vb
1.	to convert into or treat with vitriol
2.	to burn or injure with vitriol

vitriolise or vitriolise

—vb

vitrioli'zation or vitriolise

—n

vitrioli'sation or vitriolise

—n

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