aqua regia
aqua re·gia
noun \-ˈrē-j(ē-)ə\Definition of AQUA REGIA
: a mixture of nitric and hydrochloric acids that dissolves gold or platinum
See Origin of AQUA REGIA
New Latin, literally, royal water
First Known Use: 1612
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