vitriolate
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vitriolate¹
Where it comes from
From vitriol + -ate (forming adjectives).
adjective more vitriolate · most vitriolate
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Synonym of vitriolic, of or related to vitriol, various metallic sulphates.
The ſecond way whereby bodies become blacke, is an Atramentous condition or mixture, that is a vitriolate or copperoſe quality conjoyning with a terreſtrious and aſtringent humidity, for ſo is Atramentum ſcriptorium, or writing Inke commonly made, by copperoſe caſt upon decoction or infuſion of gall
Similar: vitriolic, of or related to vitriol, various metallic sulphates
vitriolate²
Where it comes from
From vitriol + -ate (forming verbs).
verb vitriolates · vitriolating · vitriolated
- To convert into a vitriol, to make into sulphuric acid or a sulphate.
- To change into a vitriol, to become a sulphuric acid or a sulphate.
- To expose to a vitriol.
vitriolate³
Where it comes from
From vitriol + -ate (forming chemical compounds).
noun vitriolates
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Synonym of sulfate, a salt or ester of sulphuric acid.
Similar: sulfate
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