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vitriol:
see sulfuric acidsulfuric 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, SO3
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vitriol
1. another name for sulphuric acid
2. any one of a number of sulphate salts, such as ferrous sulphate (green vitriol), copper sulphate (blue vitriol), or zinc sulphate (white vitriol)
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