noun
Meaning 1
A strong acid made by dissolving the gas hydrogen chloride in water. It reacts with alkalis, bases and many metals to form chlorides; it has many industrial applications.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: chemistry, inorganic-chemistry, natural-sciences, physical-sciences
Examples
- Near-synonyms: gastric acid, stomach acid, gastric juice (which is mostly hydrochloric acid)
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: mul:E507, muriatic acid, spirit of salt, spirits of salts, swimming pool acid, gastric acid, stomach acid, gastric juice
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: hydrohalic acid, hydracid, acid, compound, substance, material