hydrochloride

[ hahy-druh-klawr-ahyd, -id, -klohr- ]

/ ˌhaɪ drəˈklɔr aɪd, -ɪd, -ˈkloʊr- /

noun

a salt, especially of an alkaloid, formed by the direct union of hydrochloric acid with an organic base that makes the organic constituent more soluble.

Nearby words

hydrocephaloid, hydrocephalus, hydrocephalus ex vacuo, hydrochloric, hydrochloric acid, hydrochloride, hydrochlorothiazide, hydrocholecystis, hydrocholeresis, hydrocinnamic acid, hydrocinnamic aldehyde

Origin of hydrochloride

First recorded in 1820–30; hydro-² + chloride

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Examples from the Web for hydrochloride

For the latter chloroxyl, the hydrochloride of phenylcinchoninic acid, is recommended.
The Propaganda for Reform in Proprietary Medicines, Vol. 2 of 2|Various
The hydrochloride, the hydrobromide, the hydriodide, and the nitrate have been obtained in a crystalline state.
Poisons: Their Effects and Detection|Alexander Wynter Blyth
The precipitate is dried, and by concentrating the aqueous solution a further quantity of the hydrochloride is obtained.
Scientific American Supplement, No. 623, December 10, 1887|Various
The nitrate and hydrochloride are at present much used in pharmacy.
Poisons: Their Effects and Detection|Alexander Wynter Blyth

It forms a very insoluble sulphate, and a sparingly soluble nitrate and hydrochloride.
Poisons: Their Effects and Detection|Alexander Wynter Blyth

British Dictionary definitions for hydrochloride

hydrochloride

/ (ˌhaɪdrəˈklɔːraɪd) /

noun

a quaternary salt formed by the addition of hydrochloric acid to an organic base, such as aniline hydrochloride, [C 6 H 5 NH 3 ] + Cl -

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