vitriol

vitriol definition - medical

vit·ri·ol (vĭtˈrē-ōlˌ, -əl)

noun
  1. Any of various sulfates of metals, such as ferrous sulfate, zinc sulfate, or copper sulfate.
  2. See sulfuric acid.

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