vitriolate
Adjective
Synonym of vitriolic, of or related to vitriol, various metallic sulphates.
Usage- Archaic
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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 galls...
Verb
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.
Noun
Synonym of sulfate, a salt or ester of sulphuric acid.
Usage- Archaic
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