Definition

1. 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.

Noun

1. an aqueous solution of hydrogen chloride; a strongly corrosive acid