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Vitriole

Noun

1. An old and now rarely used term for sulfuric acid.

Example sentence: The alchemist carefully measured the vitriole for his experiment.

Verb

1. To criticize or attack someone harshly, often using bitter or cruel language.

Example sentence: The journalist vitrioled the politician's policies in her scathing editorial.

Adjective

1. Characterized by bitterness, cruelty, or harshness.

Example sentence: The vitriole comments on social media made her feel hurt and disheartened.

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