vitriolisation — [vitʀijɔlizɑsjɔ̃] n. f. ÉTYM. 1768; de vitriol, 1. (le v. vitrioliser semble postérieur [1876, P. Larousse]). ❖ 1 Vx, chim. Opération par laquelle on transformait une substance en vitriol (1.), en sulfate. 2 (1872). Minéralogie. Efflorescence de… … Encyclopédie Universelle
vitriolisation — vitriolizāˈtion or vitriolisāˈtion noun • • • Main Entry: ↑vitriol … Useful english dictionary
vitriol — [ vitrijɔl ] n. m. • XIIIe; vedriol v. 1100; lat. vitreolus « vitreux » 1 ♦ Chim. Anc. Sulfate. Vitriol blanc (sulfate de zinc), bleu (de cuivre), vert (sulfate ferreux). 2 ♦ Huile de vitriol (1560) , et ellipt … Encyclopédie Universelle
Vitriolization — Vit ri*ol*i*za tion, n. [Cf. F. vitriolisation.] (Old Chem.) The act of vitriolizing, or the state of being vitriolized; vitriolation. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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vitriolise — /ˈvɪtriəlaɪz/ (say vitreeuhluyz) verb (t) (vitriolised, vitriolising) 1. to treat with or change into vitriol. 2. to injure or burn with vitriol or sulphuric acid, as by throwing it in someone s face. Also, vitriolize. –vitriolisation… …