"elixir of vitriol" meaning in English

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Noun

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  1. (inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, obsolete) A mixture of sulfuric acid and alcohol, once prescribed as a treatment for scurvy. Tags: obsolete, uncountable Categories (topical): Inorganic compounds, Organic compounds, Sulfur
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