The Collaborative International Dictionary
Vitriolize
Vitriolize \Vit"ri*ol*ize\, v. t. [Cf. F. vitrioliser.]
To convert into a vitriol; to vitriolate.
To injure (a person) with vitriol, or sulphuric acid, as by throwing it upon the face.
Wiktionary
vitriolize
vb. 1 (context transitive dated English) To convert into a vitriol; to vitriolate. 2 (context transitive dated English) To injure (a person) with sulphuric acid, as by throwing it upon the face.