Definition of Hydrochloric acid

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hydrochloric acid
type of acid which is obtained by combining salt and sulfuric acid

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Hydrochloric Acid Definition from Computer & Internet Dictionaries & Glossaries

Integrated Circuit Terminology
Hydrochloric Acid
chemical formula HCl, hydrochloric acid a relatively strong acid primarily used as part of the SC2 Clean. Hydrochloric acid is commonly sold as a 47% solution and has a density of 1.19Kg/L. Hydrochloric acid burns on contact with skin or eyes and the vapors will irritate or burn eyes or lungs.


Hydrochloric Acid Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries

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hydrochloric acid

Noun
1. an aqueous solution of hydrogen chloride; a strongly corrosive acid
(hypernym) acid
(hyponym) muriatic acid

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hydrochloric acid

hydrochloric acid
hydrochloric \hy`dro*chlo"ric\ (?), a. [hydro-, 2 + chloric: cf. f. hydrochlorique.] (chem.) pertaining to, or compounded of, chlorine and hydrogen gas; as, hydrochloric acid; chlorhydric.
hydrochloric acid
(chem.), hydrogen chloride; a colorless, corrosive gas, hcl, of pungent, suffocating odor. it is made in great quantities in the soda process, by the action of sulphuric acid on common salt. it has a great affinity for water, and the commercial article is a strong solution of the gas in water. it is a typical acid, and is an indispensable agent in commercial and general chemical work. called also muriatic, ? chlorhydric, acid.



Hydrochloric Acid Definition from Business & Finance Dictionaries & Glossaries

Glossary of petroleum Industry
hydrochloric acid
a compound commonly used to acidize carbonate rocks, prepared by mixing hydrogen chloride gas in water. It is also known as muriatic acid. Chemical symbol is HCI.


Hydrochloric Acid Definition from Medicine Dictionaries & Glossaries

Hepatitis Central (TM) Liver Disease Medical Glossary
Hydrochloric Acid--HCI
Strong acid produced in the stomach that works with pepsin and other enzymes to digest proteins

NIDDK Digestive Diseases Dictionary
Hydrochloric Acid
(hy-droh-KLOR-ik ASS-id)
An acid made in the stomach. Hydrochloric acid works with pepsin and other enzymes to break down proteins.


Hydrochloric Acid Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries

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Hydrochloric acid
The chemical compound hydrochloric acid is the aqueous (water-based) solution of hydrogen chloride gas (HCl). It is a strong acid, the major component of gastric acid and of wide industrial use. Hydrochloric acid must be handled with appropriate safety precautions because it is a highly corrosive liquid.

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