What is the traditional name for sulfuric acid which is also the root word for criticizing bitterly?

Answer 1

Sulfuric acid is traditionally known as vitriol. This name is derived from the Latin word for glass. Because of sulfuric acid's corrosive properties, the term vitriol also came to mean a bitter criticism.

Answer 2

The traditional name for sulfuric acid is vitriol, which is also the root word for criticizing bitterly. The word "vitriol" is often used metaphorically to describe harsh and caustic criticism or language.

Answer 3

Oil of Vitriol. Today, the word vitriolic is used to denote when a person criticizes bitterly or with great animosity.