vitriolic
phonetic symbol: / vɪ̀triálɪk /
vitriolic - English Dictionary
[ adjective satellite ]
■ of a substance, especially a strong acid
■ capable of destroying or eating away by chemical action
→
caustic
,
corrosive
,
erosive
,
mordant
[ adjective satellite ]
■ harsh or corrosive in tone
e.g.)
・a vitriolic critique
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acerb
,
acerbic
,
acid
,
acrid
,
bitter
,
blistering
,
caustic
,
sulfurous
,
sulphurous
,
virulent
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