vitriolate Meaning, Definition & Usage

Vit"ri*o*late transitive verb

Wordforms

imperfect & past participle Vitriolated ; present participle & verbal noun Vitriolating

Definitions

1. (Old Chem.) (a) To convert into, or change to, a vitriol; to make into sulphuric acid or a sulphate. (b) To subject to the action of, or impregnate with, vitriol.

Vit"ri*o*late adjective

Definitions

1. Vitriolated. R.

Vit"ri*o*late noun

Definitions

1. (Old Chem.) A sulphate.