Definition of hydrochloric acid
: an aqueous solution of hydrogen chloride HCl that is a strong corrosive irritating acid, is normally present in dilute form in gastric juice, and is widely used in industry and in the laboratory
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HYDROCHLORIC ACID Defined for English Language Learners
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chemistry : a strong acid that is used especially in scientific experiments and in manufacturing
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: a strong acid formed by dissolving in water a gas made up of hydrogen and chlorine
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hydrochloric acid
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: an aqueous solution of hydrogen chloride HCl that is a strong corrosive irritating acid, is normally present in dilute form in gastric juice, and is widely used in industry and in the laboratory—called also muriatic acid
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