vitriolized

vitriolized
\\ˈvi.trēəˌlīzd\ adjective
Etymology: from past participle of obsolete English vitriolize to subject to the action of vitriol, from English vitriol (I) + -ize
: subjected to the action of vitriol and especially oil of vitriol

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  • vitriolized — vit·ri·ol·ized …   English syllables

  • Vitriolization — Vit ri*ol*i*za tion, n. [Cf. F. vitriolisation.] (Old Chem.) The act of vitriolizing, or the state of being vitriolized; vitriolation. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • vitriolize — vitriolization, n. /vi tree euh luyz /, v.t., vitriolized, vitriolizing. 1. to treat with or change into vitriol. 2. to injure or burn with sulfuric acid. Also, esp. Brit., vitriolise. [1685 95; VITRIOL + IZE] * * * …   Universalium

  • vitriolize — [vi′trē ə līz΄] vt. vitriolized, vitriolizing 1. to convert into vitriol 2. to subject to the action of vitriol …   English World dictionary

  • vitriolize — vitriolization, n. /vi tree euh luyz /, v.t., vitriolized, vitriolizing. 1. to treat with or change into vitriol. 2. to injure or burn with sulfuric acid. Also, esp. Brit., vitriolise. [1685 95; VITRIOL + IZE] …   Useful english dictionary

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