hydrochloric

[ hahy-druh-klawr-ik, -klohr- ]

adjective

1. of or derived from hydrochloric acid.

Word History and Origins

Origin of hydrochloric¹

First recorded in 1810–20; hydro- ² + chloric

Example Sentences

The original version of this story stated that the researchers studied nitrous oxide, aluminum oxide, hydrochloric acid, and chlorine, as well as water vapor and carbon dioxide.

From Time

In fact, they studied nitrogen oxides, aluminum oxide, hydrochloric acid, and chlorine, as well as water vapor.

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(b) Diseases of the stomach associated with deficient hydrochloric acid, as chronic gastritis and gastric cancer.

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Diminished hydrochloric acid favors intestinal putrefaction.

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They are dissolved by strong hydrochloric acid, and recrystallize as octahedra upon addition of ammonia.

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When treated with hydrochloric or acetic acid they slowly dissolve and rhombic crystals of uric acid appear.

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Hydrochloric acid, which is thus loosely combined with proteids, is called "combined" hydrochloric acid.

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