oil of vitriol
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oil of vitriol

Definition of OIL OF VITRIOL

: concentrated sulfuric acid

First Known Use of OIL OF VITRIOL

1580

oil of vitriol

noun    (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of OIL OF VITRIOL

: concentrated sulfuric acid

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