Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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vitriol | Yes | No | Yes | No |
sulphur | Yes | No | Yes | No |
vitriol (noun) | sulphur (noun) |
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abusive or venomous language used to express blame or censure or bitter deep-seated ill will | an abundant tasteless odorless multivalent nonmetallic element; best known in yellow crystals; occurs in many sulphide and sulphate minerals and even in native form (especially in volcanic regions) |
(H2SO4) a highly corrosive acid made from sulfur dioxide; widely used in the chemical industry |
vitriol (verb) | sulphur (verb) |
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subject to bitter verbal abuse | treat with sulphur in order to preserve |
expose to the effects of vitriol or injure with vitriol |