muriatic
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of muriatic
1665–75; < Latin muriāticus pickled, lying in brine, equivalent to muri ( a ) brine + -āticus; -ate 1, -ic
Example Sentences
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A break-in on June 10 at the Longmeadow, Massachusetts, city pool led to the theft of muriatic acid, a diluted form of hydrochloric acid used for cleaning.
From Washington Times
Stein also told authorities he recalled seeing the pair cleaning the truck with bleach and muriatic acid.
From Fox News
Although muriatic acid also takes off efflorescence, using a product labeled as an efflorescence remover is better, because it has buffering ingredients.
From Washington Post
Straight muriatic acid can eat into the mortar and masonry.
From Washington Post
Various websites offer suggestions, but a search for detailed advice from manufacturers of muriatic acid turned up nothing specific about how to use it as a toilet cleaner.
From Washington Post
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