hydrochloric
adjectivetécnico/kɫu.ɾi.ˈdɾi.ku/low
clo·rí·dri·co
Definition
Relating to chlorine and hydrogen. Used almost exclusively in the phrase 'hydrochloric acid'.
Hydrochloric acid is secreted in the stomach.
They used dilute hydrochloric acid to clean the metal.
Common collocations
hydrochloric acid
Etymology
Do francês 'chlorhydrique', de 'chlore' (cloro) + 'hydrique' (hídrico).