Word Meaning

Meaning of vitriol

- A sulphate of any one of certain metals, as copper, iron, zinc, cobalt. So called on account of the glassy appearance or luster.
- Sulphuric acid; -- called also oil of vitriol. So called because first made by the distillation of green vitriol. See Sulphuric acid, under Sulphuric.

Crossword clue for vitriol

- Bitterness
- Scathing criticism - sulphuric acid