white vitriol

/waɪt ˌvɪtriəl/
/hwaɪt ˌvɪtriəl/
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Definitions of white vitriol
  1. noun
    a colorless water-soluble powder; used as a mordant or to preserve wood or for the electrodeposition of zinc
    synonyms: zinc sulfate, zinc sulphate, zinc vitriol
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    type of:
    sulfate, sulphate
    a salt or ester of sulphuric acid
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