hydrochloric acid

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A strong acid made by dissolving the gas hydrogen chloride in water. It reacts with alkalis, bases and many metals to form chlorides; it has many industrial applications.

Pronunciation

/ˌhaɪdrəʊˌklɔrɪkˈæsɪd/ /ˌhaɪdrə-/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-hydrochloric acid.wav

Word forms

hydrochloric acid hydrochloric acids
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