chlorohydric acid
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A scientist carefully pours chlorohydric acid from a labeled bottle into a beaker.
Definition
- Noun:
- A strongly corrosive, aqueous solution of hydrogen chloride gas: Chlorohydric acid is the chemical compound formed when hydrogen chloride gas dissolves in water. It is a clear, colorless, and highly acidic solution.
Usage
- Chlorohydric acid is primarily an industrial and laboratory term. In common and commercial contexts, this substance is almost exclusively called hydrochloric acid.
- It is used to describe the acidic solution in scientific writing, chemical manufacturing, and specific technical documentation.
Examples
- Noun:
- The laboratory ordered a new shipment of chlorohydric acid for the synthesis experiments.
- Handling chlorohydric acid requires protective equipment due to its corrosive nature.
- The waste contained traces of chlorohydric acid.
Advanced Usage
- The term "chlorohydric acid" is largely synonymous with "hydrochloric acid" and its usage often depends on regional or historical naming conventions in scientific literature.
- It may appear in older chemical texts or specific industrial classifications.
Variants and Related Words
- Hydrochloric acid (HCl): The common and preferred name for the same aqueous solution.
- Muriatric acid: An archaic or industrial name for hydrochloric acid, sometimes used in commerce.
- Hydrogen chloride: The gaseous compound (HCl) that, when dissolved in water, forms chlorohydric/hydrochloric acid.
Synonyms
- Hydrochloric acid
- Muriatric acid (archaic/commercial)
- HCl (aq) (scientific abbreviation for aqueous hydrogen chloride)
Notes on Meaning
- Chemical Identity: It is crucial to distinguish between the gaseous hydrogen chloride (HCl) and the aqueous solution chlorohydric/hydrochloric acid. The term "chlorohydric acid" refers specifically to the solution in water.
- Corrosive Property: The defining characteristic of chlorohydric acid is its strong corrosiveness, capable of attacking many materials, including metals and living tissue.
A scientist carefully pours chlorohydric acid from a labeled bottle into a beaker.
Noun
- an aqueous solution of hydrogen chloride; a strongly corrosive acid