v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Vitriolated p. pr. & vb. n. Vitriolating. ] (Old Chem.) (a) To convert into, or change to, a vitriol; to make into sulphuric acid or a sulphate. (b) To subject to the action of, or impregnate with, vitriol. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. (Old Chem.) Changed into a vitriol or a sulphate, or subjected to the action of sulphuric acid or of a sulphate; as, vitriolated potash, i. e., potassium sulphate. [ 1913 Webster ]