muriate

[myoo r-ee-eyt, -it]

noun

(not in scientific use) any chloride, especially potassium chloride, KCl, used as a fertilizer.

Origin of muriate

First recorded in 1780–90; back formation from muriatic

Related formssub·mu·ri·ate, noun

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Examples from the Web for muriate

Historical Examples of muriate

Or write with a solution of muriate of antimony, and smear the writing over with a feather dipped in a solution of galls.
The Cook and Housekeeper's Complete and Universal Dictionary; Including a System of Modern Cookery, in all Its Various Branches,
Mary Eaton
Develop the color by going over the work with tincture of muriate of iron.
Handwork in Wood
William Noyes
Ammonia is met with in commerce as muriate and sulphate of ammonia.
Elements of Agricultural Chemistry
Thomas Anderson
As a rule, it has no higher agricultural value than the muriate.
Crops and Methods for Soil Improvement
Alva Agee
The waters of lake Tezcuco are impregnated with muriate and carbonate of soda.
The Indian in his Wigwam
Henry R. Schoolcraft

British Dictionary definitions for muriate

muriate

noun

an obsolete name for a chloride

Word Origin for muriate

C18: back formation from muriatic; see muriatic acid

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