adj
hydrochloric
hyd-roh-KLAW-rihk
adj
1
Relating to hydrochloric acid, a strong acid made from hydrogen and chlorine.
"The lab technician handled the hydrochloric acid with gloves and goggles."
How to Use Hydrochloric
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes the strong acid made of hydrogen and chlorine, found in your stomach and used in industry.
Common pairings
hydrochloric acid
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Etymology
Built from "hydro-" (hydrogen) plus "chloric," reflecting the acid's composition of hydrogen and chlorine.