adj
Freq #37070
Meanings
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adj
of, relating to, or containing hydrochloric acid, the aqueous form of hydrogen chloride
The technician diluted the hydrochloric acid before beginning the test.
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Etymology
Formed from hydro- + chloric. The name hydrochloric acid identifies an acid composed of hydrogen and chlorine; it replaced older names such as muriatic acid in scientific usage.