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Blue Vitriol

Definition: Blue vitriol, also known as copper sulfate, is a chemical compound with the formula CuSO₄·5H₂O. It is a blue crystalline solid widely used in various industries and laboratory applications.

Senses:

1. Noun: A blue crystalline compound used in agriculture as a fungicide and pesticide.
2. Noun: A substance used in electroplating to provide a decorative or protective coating.
3. Noun: Medicinal compound used historically as an astringent and emetic.
4. Adjective: Describing a vibrant shade of blue, resembling the color of blue vitriol.

Sample Sentences:

• 1. The farmers sprayed blue vitriol on the crops to protect them from fungal infections.
• 2. The workshop uses blue vitriol during the electroplating process to create a shiny coating on metal surfaces.
• 3. In ancient medicine, blue vitriol was prescribed as an emetic to induce vomiting.
• 4. The artist painted a beautiful landscape using various shades of blue vitriol.

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