hydrochloride
[hahy-druh-klawr-ahyd, -id, -klohr-]
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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.
Origin of hydrochloride
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The nitrate and hydrochloride are at present much used in pharmacy.
Poisons: Their Effects and DetectionAlexander Wynter Blyth
The hydrochloride is soluble in alcohol and in water, melting-point about 205°.
Poisons: Their Effects and DetectionAlexander Wynter Blyth
The hydrochloride crystallises in white plates, and has a melting-point of 192°.
Poisons: Their Effects and DetectionAlexander Wynter Blyth
Hydrochloride of nicotine is more easily volatilised than the pure base.
Poisons: Their Effects and DetectionAlexander Wynter Blyth
It gives a precipitate with potassium iodide if a solution of the hydrochloride be used.
Poisons: Their Effects and DetectionAlexander Wynter Blyth
hydrochloride
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