vitriool

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch vitriool, from Old French vitriol, from Latin vitriolum.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˌvi.triˈoːl/

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• Hyphenation: vi‧tri‧ool
• Rhymes: -oːl

Noun

vitriool n (uncountable)

1. vitriol (substance containing metallic sulfates)

Related terms

• vitrine