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vit·ri·ol·ic
/
ˌvɪ
triˈɒl
ɪk
/
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[
vi-tree-
ol
-ik
]
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adjective
1.
of, pertaining to, or resembling
vitriol
.
2.
obtained from
vitriol
.
3.
very caustic; scathing:
vitriolic criticism.
Origin:
1660–70;
vitriol
+
-ic
Related forms
non·vit·ri·ol·ic,
adjective
Synonyms
3.
acid, bitter.
Antonyms
3.
bland, mild.
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vitriolic
(ˌvɪtrɪˈɒlɪk)
—
adj
1.
(of a substance, esp a strong acid) highly corrosive
2.
severely bitter or caustic; virulent:
vitriolic criticism
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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