Word Meaning

vitriol definition and meaning

n. A sulphate of any one of certain metals, as copper, iron, zinc, cobalt. So called on account of the glassy appearance or luster.
n. Sulphuric acid; -- called also oil of vitriol. So called because first made by the distillation of green vitriol. See Sulphuric acid, under Sulphuric.

Crossword clues for vitriol

- Bitterness
- Scathing criticism - sulphuric acid