muriatic acid

noun

1. (not in scientific use) hydrochloric acid.

muriatic acid

/ ˌmjʊərɪˈætɪk /

noun

1. See hydrochloric acid
   a former name for hydrochloric acid

muriatic acid

/ myr′ē-ăt′ĭk /

1. See hydrochloric acid

Word History and Origins

Origin of muriatic acid¹

First recorded in 1780–90

Word History and Origins

Origin of muriatic acid¹

C17: from Latin muriāticus pickled, from muria brine

Example Sentences

The caller, who is not identified in the court documents, later spoke to police and said that Preston had asked him for “muriatic acid” and a “throw down vehicle”—which the person declined to provide.

From The Daily Beast

The use of muriatic acid in tinning the iron is not recommended.

From Project Gutenberg

Immersion in oxygenated muriatic acid, revests the fatigued parts, in being acted on by the stimulus.

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This is usually muriatic acid, of which use, say, one quart and into this drop small pieces of zinc.

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Lime may be taken out of an injector by soaking it over night in a mixture of one part of muriatic acid and ten parts soft water.

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Rub with muriatic acid diluted with water, care being taken that it is not too strong.

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