What is another word for Muriatic?

Pronunciation: [mjˌʊɹɪˈatɪk] (IPA)

Muriatic is often used as a synonym for hydrochloric acid, which is a highly corrosive and strong acid. However, there are several other synonyms that can be used to describe the same chemical compound. Some of these synonyms include chlorohydric acid, hydrogen chloride, and HCl. These terms all refer to the same type of acid, and are often used interchangeably in scientific literature. Additionally, the term muriatic acid has been used historically to describe a variety of other substances, including mixtures of hydrochloric acid and other corrosive chemicals. Overall, muriatic acid is just one of several different ways to describe hydrochloric acid and its properties.

What are the hypernyms for Muriatic?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Muriatic

The true analysis of Muriatic acid, into chlorine and hydrogen, caused the second property, composition from a base and oxygen, to be excluded from the connotation.
"A System Of Logic, Ratiocinative And Inductive (Vol. 1 of 2)"
John Stuart Mill
Nitrate of silver, in spite of its chemical properties, does not poison when introduced into the stomach; but in the stomach, as in all animal liquids, there is common salt; and in the stomach there is also free Muriatic acid.
"A System Of Logic, Ratiocinative And Inductive (Vol. 1 of 2)"
John Stuart Mill
The Muriatic acid of commerce consists of about two- thirds water by weight.
"An Introduction to Chemical Science"
R.P. Williams

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