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Oil Of Vitriol.
Oil Of Vitriol - as a noun
(h2so4) a highly corrosive acid made from sulfur dioxide; widely used in the chemical industry
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sulfuric acidsulphuric acidvitriolHypernyms (Closely Related)
acidHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"Caution must be taken when handling oil of vitriol as it is highly corrosive."
"The production of oil of vitriol involves the oxidation of sulfur dioxide."
"When diluted, oil of vitriol can be used as a cleaning agent."
"The term 'oil' in oil of vitriol refers to its oily consistency."
"In the past, oil of vitriol was used as a reagent in alchemical practices."
