oil of vitriol

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oil of vitriol: see sulfuric acid sulfuric acid, chemical compound, H₂SO₄, colorless, odorless, extremely corrosive, oily liquid. It is sometimes called oil of vitriol.

Concentrated Sulfuric Acid

When heated, the pure 100% acid loses sulfur trioxide gas, SO
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