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vitriolize, v.|ˈvɪtrɪəlaɪz|
[f. vitriol n.]
1. a. trans. To convert into vitriol; to vitriolate. Also absol.
1694Salmon Bate's Dispens. (1713) 453/1 Dissolve again in fair Water and crystallize or vitriolize as before. 1799Kirwan Geol. Ess. 395 By long exposure to the air and moisture they are at last vitriolized.
b. intr. To become vitriolated or vitriolic.
1757tr. Henckel's Pyritol. 327 Such pyritæ as vitriolise sparingly and leisurely. 1796Kirwan Elem. Min. (ed. 2) II. 80 There are some that spontaneously effloresce and vitriolize.
2. trans. To injure with vitriol; to throw vitriol at (a person) with intent to injure.
1886Daily News 15 March (Cassell's), The jury did not believe that the child from the same motive vitriolized himself. 1901Daily Chron. 24 July 4/6 The painful case of a handsome girl who was ‘vitriolised’ by a rival.
Hence ˈvitriolized ppl. a. Also ˈvitriolizer, one who throws vitriol with intent to injure.
1882Pall Mall G. 13 Nov. 2 Thinking he had to deal with a vitriolizer the servant ran down to call a policeman. 1891Ibid. 9 Nov. 7/1 Vitriolized spices and arsenicated coffee. 1894Westm. Gaz. 17 Oct. 6/3 With vitriolised drink supplied to you at fabulous prices. |