Noun: hydrochloric acid ,hI-dru'klo-rik 'a-sid
- An aqueous solution of hydrogen chloride; a strongly corrosive acid
"Hydrochloric acid is commonly used for cleaning masonry and treating swimming pools";
- chlorohydric acid, muriatic acid [archaic]
Derived forms: hydrochloric acids
Type of: acid
Encyclopedia: Hydrochloric acid