noun
- harsh, bitter criticism or speech
- sulfuric acid or a sulfate salt
Usage: chemistry; archaic
Examples
- The politician’s speech was filled with vitriol toward his opponents.
- She responded to the criticism with surprising vitriol.
- The online comments were pure vitriol, attacking the author personally.
- His vitriol made it impossible to have a civil discussion.
- The debate quickly devolved into mutual vitriol.
- Blue vitriol was once commonly used in chemistry experiments.