muriatic acid
(not in scientific use) hydrochloric acid.
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Origin of muriatic acid
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How to use muriatic acid in a sentence
The caller, who is not identified in the court documents, later spoke to police and said that Preston had asked him for “muriatic acid” and a “throw down vehicle”—which the person declined to provide.
She Reported Child Sex Abuse to Police. Nine Days Later She Was Dead. | Dia Gill | December 17, 2021 | The Daily BeastThe use of muriatic acid in tinning the iron is not recommended.
Elements of Plumbing | Samuel DibbleImmersion in oxygenated muriatic acid, revests the fatigued parts, in being acted on by the stimulus.
The Book of Curiosities | I. PlattsThis is usually muriatic acid, of which use, say, one quart and into this drop small pieces of zinc.
Practical Mechanics for Boys | J. S. ZerbeLime may be taken out of an injector by soaking it over night in a mixture of one part of muriatic acid and ten parts soft water.
Farm Engines and How to Run Them | James H. Stephenson
Rub with muriatic acid diluted with water, care being taken that it is not too strong.
Secrets of Wise Men, Chemists and Great Physicians | William K. David
British Dictionary definitions for muriatic acid
/ (ˌmjʊərɪˈætɪk) /
a former name for hydrochloric acid
Origin of muriatic acid
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Scientific definitions for muriatic acid
[ myur′ē-ăt′ĭk ]
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