hydrochloride

noun

hy·​dro·​chlo·​ride ˌhī-drə-ˈklȯr-ˌīd 

: a chemical complex composed of an organic base (such as an alkaloid) in association with hydrogen chloride

Examples of hydrochloride in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Sensipar, which is also sold under the generic name cinacalcet hydrochloride, is prescribed to patients with chronic kidney disease and high levels of calcium in the blood related to parathyroid gland conditions, according to the Cleveland Clinic. — Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 27 June 2026

The agency also cleared an early-stage clinical trial for noribogaine hydrochloride, a derivative of ibogaine, as a potential treatment for alcohol use disorder. — Brandon Gomez, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026

The bag allegedly included oxycodone hydrochloride and acetaminophen, which prosecutors say Sorrell did not have a valid prescription for. — Paula Wethington, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026

Drug manufacturer Teva issued a Class 2 recall for over half a million bottles of prazosin hydrochloride because testing revealed impurities at levels linked to cancer. — Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 30 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1826, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing hydrochloride

• cetirizine hydrochloride

Rhymes for hydrochloride

• amiloride
• hexachloride
• oxychloride
• pentachloride
• tetrachloride
• bichloride
• dichloride
• perchloride
• trichloride
• boride
• chloride
• dihydrochloride

Medical Definition

hydrochloride

noun

hy·​dro·​chlo·​ride -ˈklō(ə)r-ˌīd, -ˈklȯ(ə)r- 

: a salt of hydrochloric acid with an organic base used especially as a vehicle for the administration of a drug