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vitriol

/ˈvɪ.tɹi.əl/

Meanings
noun
Sulphuric acid and various metal sulphates.

Examples :

"The chemistry lab stored bottles of various chemicals, including vitriol, for experiments. "
compound substance chemistry material

Related Words

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including verb

/ɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/

To bring into a group, class, set, or total as a (new) part or member.

"I will purchase the vacation package if you will include car rental."

Illustration bitterly

bitterly adverb

/ˈbɪtəli/ /ˈbɪtəɹli/

In a bitter manner.

"My brother argued with his friend bitterly about the baseball game. "

Illustration sulphuric

sulphuric adjective

/sʌlˈfjʊərɪk/ /sʌlˈfjɜːrɪk/

Of, or relating to sulfur, especially in its higher oxidation state

"The strong, burning smell was a warning sign that sulphuric acid might be present. "

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language noun

[ˈleɪŋɡwɪd͡ʒ]

A body of words, and set of methods of combining them (called a grammar), understood by a community and used as a form of communication.

"Deaf and mute people communicate using languages like ASL."

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experiments noun

/ɪkˈspɛɹ.ɪ.mənts/

A test under controlled conditions made to either demonstrate a known truth, examine the validity of a hypothesis, or determine the efficacy of something previously untried.

"The students conducted several experiments in the science lab to test their theory about plant growth. "

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sulphates noun

/ˈsʌlfeɪts/ /ˈsʌlfiːts/

Any ester of sulfuric acid.

"Many shampoos contain sulphates to help create a foamy lather that cleans hair. "

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chemistry noun

/ˈkɛm.ɪ.stɹi/

The branch of natural science that deals with the composition and constitution of substances and the changes that they undergo as a consequence of alterations in the constitution of their molecules.

"The chemistry class focused on how different elements combine to form new substances. "

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chemicals noun

/ˈkɛmɪkəlz/

Any specific chemical element or chemical compound or alloy.

"The science experiment involved mixing several chemicals together to see what would happen. "

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extension noun

/ɪkˈstɛnʃən/

The act of extending; a stretching out; enlargement in length or breadth; an increase

"The library offered an extension on the due date for the overdue books. "

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discovering verb

/dɪsˈkʌvəɹɪŋ/

To find or learn something for the first time.

"Turning the corner, I discovered a lovely little shop. I discovered that they sold widgets."

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political noun

/pəˈlɪtɪkəl/

A political agent or officer.

"The school's political represented the students' concerns to the principal. "

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sculptures noun

/ˈskʌlptʃərz/ /ˈskʌlptʃɚz/

A three dimensional work of art created by shaping malleable objects and letting them harden or by chipping away pieces from a rock (sculpting).

"The museum displayed beautiful sculptures made of marble and bronze. "