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Hydrochloric acid

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydrochloric_acid)

Hydrochloric acid is a clear, colourless solution of hydrogen chloride (HCl) in water. It is a highly corrosive, strong mineral acid with many industrial uses. Hydrochloric acid is found naturally in gastric acid. (Wikipedia)

Preferred Units: N/A

Scope Note:
N/A

Broader TermsNarrower TermsRelated Terms
Inorganic acids
N/AGastric acid

This term is used for the following terms: 
HCI
Muriatic acid

Approved Date
15-Oct-2012

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