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.

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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