What is another word for white vitriol?
Pronunciation: [wˈa͡ɪt vˈɪtɹiːəl] (IPA) 
White vitriol is also commonly known as zinc sulfate, a chemical compound that is widely used in industrial applications, medicine, and agriculture. Zinc sulfate is soluble in water, and some of the synonyms for this material include zinc sulphate, cake alum, and white copperas. Other synonyms for white vitriol may include zinc vitriol, zinc white, and zinc salt. The compound is mostly used in medicine as an astringent and in the manufacturing of products like dye, paint, and glass. Its agricultural uses include acting as a fertilizer component, as well as a moss control agent. Zinc sulfate is also used in water treatment to remove impurities and in certain cases, provide odor control.
