hydrogen chloride

hydrogen chloride

n.

A colorless, pungent gas, HCl, that forms hydrochloric acid when dissolved in water, and is used in the manufacture of plastics.

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hydrogen chloride

n

1. (Elements & Compounds) a colourless pungent corrosive gas obtained by the action of sulphuric acid on sodium chloride: used in making vinyl chloride and other organic chemicals. Formula: HCl

2. (Elements & Compounds) an aqueous solution of hydrogen chloride; hydrochloric acid

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hy′drogen chlo′ride

n.

a colorless gas, HCl, having a pungent odor: the anhydride of hydrochloric acid.

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hydrogen chloride

A colorless, corrosive, suffocating gas, HCl, used in making plastics and in many industrial processes. When mixed with water, it forms hydrochloric acid.

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Noun

1.

hydrogen chloride - a colorless corrosive gas (HCl) acid - any of various water-soluble compounds having a sour taste and capable of turning litmus red and reacting with a base to form a salt

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Translations

hydrogen chloride

n → acido cloridrico

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