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

According to the companies, the cetirizine hydrochloride tablets may have been cross-contaminated with ranitidine, which is used to treat heartburn, acid indigestion and sour stomach. — Saleen Martin, USA Today, 21 July 2026

During the search, authorities reportedly found at least 10 kilograms (22 pounds) of cocaine hydrochloride strapped to his body hidden underneath the uniform. — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 15 July 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

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