vitriolate
vitriolate · vitriolates · vitriolated · vitriolating
To convert into a vitriol, to make into sulphuric acid or a sulphateTo convert into a vitriol, to make into sulphuric acid or a sulphate.
Meaning
3 sensesTo 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.
Origin
From vitriol + -ate (forming verbs).From vitriol + -ate (forming verbs).
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Forms
vitriolates, vitriolating, vitriolated, vitriolated| Base form | vitriolate · to vitriolate |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | vitriolates |
| Present participle | vitriolating |
| Past simple | vitriolated |
| Past participle | vitriolated |
regular · Lesson
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle