† ˈvitriolous, a. Obs.
[f. vitriol n. + -ous. Cf. OF. vitrioleux.]
Of the nature of vitriol; vitriolic.
| 1646 Sir T. Browne Pseud. Ep. iii. xxii. 164 Some attrition from an acide and vitriolous humidity in the stomack. Ibid. vi. xii. 336, I say, a vitriolous or copperous quality; for vitrioll is the active or chiefe ingredient in Inke. 1707 Curios. in Husb. & Gard. 56 Vitriolous, nitrous, &c. Spirits. |