Antonyms for vitriol

Grammar : Noun

Spell : vi-tree-uh l

Phonetic Transcription : ˈvɪ tri əl

Definition of vitriol

Origin : late 14c., "sulphate of iron," from Old French vitriol (13c.), from Medieval Latin vitriolum "vitriol," from neuter of vitriolus, from Late Latin vitreolus "of glass," from Latin vitreus "of glass, glassy," from vitrium "glass" (see vitreous). So called from its glassy appearance in certain states. Meaning "bitter or caustic feelings" first attested 1769, in reference to the corrosive properties of vitriol (when heated it produces sulfuric acid, formerly called oil of vitriol).

noun bitterness

Example sentences :

In the Coupeau household the vitriol of l'Assommoir was also commencing its ravages.
Extract from : « L'Assommoir » by Emile Zola

But the cup of retribution is not to be measured by the cup of vitriol.
Extract from : « A Son of Hagar » by Sir Hall Caine

Her despair was laced with vitriol and she avoided a kind word about anybody.
Extract from : « Tristram of Blent » by Anthony Hope

Put 20 drops of weak acid of vitriol into water to be drank at meals.
Extract from : « Zoonomia, Vol. II » by Erasmus Darwin

So Mrs. Morel bought him elixir of vitriol, his favourite first medicine.
Extract from : « Sons and Lovers » by David Herbert Lawrence

This dye will not answer for cotton goods, as the vitriol rots the threads.
Extract from : « The American Housewife » by Anonymous

You may bleach it by adding to the water a few drops of oil of vitriol.
Extract from : « Miss Leslie's Lady's New Receipt-Book » by Eliza Leslie

Vitriol is excellent for preserving light or delicate colours.
Extract from : « Miss Leslie's Lady's New Receipt-Book » by Eliza Leslie

I painted the paper with gum solution in which vitriol of iron was dissolved.
Extract from : « The Invention of Lithography » by Alois Senefelder

Oil of vitriol diluted with water, or nitric acid can be used.
Extract from : « The Invention of Lithography » by Alois Senefelder

Synonyms for vitriol

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