hydrochloric

Meanings

1. 1
   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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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.

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