vit‧ri‧ol /ˈvɪtriəl/
noun [uncountable][
Date: 1300-1400;
Language: Old French;
Origin: Late Latin vitreolum, from vitreolus 'glassy', from Latin vitrum; ⇒ vitreous]
1. formal very cruel and angry remarks that are intended to hurt someone’s feelings
2. old use sulphuric acid [TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲