muriatic acid

noun

1. (not in scientific use) hydrochloric acid.

muriatic acid

/ ˌmjʊərɪˈætɪk /

noun

1. a former name for hydrochloric acid

muriatic acid

/ myr′ē-ăt′ĭk /

1. See hydrochloric acid

Word History and Origins

Origin of muriatic acid¹

First recorded in 1780–90

Word History and Origins

Origin of muriatic acid¹

C17: from Latin muriāticus pickled, from muria brine

Example Sentences

A break-in on June 10 at the Longmeadow, Massachusetts, city pool led to the theft of muriatic acid, a diluted form of hydrochloric acid used for cleaning.

From Washington Times

Authorities determined that someone broke into a storage room where chemicals are kept at the park’s swimming pool and stole muriatic acid.

From Seattle Times

An unknown suspect had broken into the city pool and stolen muriatic acid, a diluted form of hydrochloric acid used to maintain the pH balance in pools as well as for surface cleaning.

From Washington Times

Authorities determined that someone broke into a storage room where chemicals are kept at the park’s swimming pool and stole some muriatic acid.

From Seattle Times

Stein also told authorities he recalled seeing the pair cleaning the truck with bleach and muriatic acid.

From Fox News