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vitriolic
01
(of a substance) highly acidic or corrosive in nature
02
characterized by bitter, harsh, and caustic criticism or comments
Example
Dilute hydrochloric acid can still be vitriolic enough to damage soft metals like aluminum if left to sit.
Workers wear protective aprons, masks and gloves when handling the vitriolic battery acid required for lead-acid car batteries.
Sulfuric acid is one of the strongest and most vitriolic acids commonly used in laboratories.
