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vitriolic
01
(of a substance) highly acidic or corrosive in nature
Grammatical Information
Composition
Compound
qualitative
Superlative
most vitriolic
Comparative
more vitriolic
gradable
Examples
Sulfuric acid is one of the strongest and most vitriolic acids commonly used in laboratories.
02
characterized by bitter, harsh, and caustic criticism or comments
Examples
The politician’s speech was filled with vitriolic attacks against his opponent.
Lexical Tree
vitriolic
vitriol
