Noun: muriatic acid ,myûr-ee'a-tik 'a-sid
Usage: archaic
Usage: archaic
- An aqueous solution of hydrogen chloride; a strongly corrosive acid
"muriatic acid is commonly used for cleaning masonry and treating swimming pools";
- hydrochloric acid, chlorohydric acid
Derived forms: muriatic acids
Type of: acid
Encyclopedia: Muriatic acid