First Known Use: 1819
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hydrochloric acid
noun hy·dro·chlo·ric acid \ˌhī-drə-ˈklȯr-ik-\
chemistry : a strong acid that is used especially in scientific experiments and in manufacturing
Full Definition of HYDROCHLORIC ACID
: an aqueous solution of hydrogen chloride HCl that is a strong corrosive irritating acid, is normally present in dilute form in gastric juice, and is widely used in industry and in the laboratory
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hydrochloric acid
noun hy·dro·chlo·ric acid \ˌhī-drə-ˈklȯr-ik-\
Definition of HYDROCHLORIC ACID for Kids
: a strong acid formed by dissolving in water a gas made up of hydrogen and chlorine
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hydrochloric acid
noun hy·dro·chlo·ric acid \ˌhī-drə-ˌklōr-ik-, -ˌklȯr-\
Medical Definition of HYDROCHLORIC ACID
: an aqueous solution of hydrogen chloride HCl that is a strong corrosive irritating acid, is normally present in dilute form in gastric juice, and is widely used in industry and in the laboratory—called also muriatic acid
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