hydrochloric acid

hydrochloric acidBottle of hydrochloric acid.

hydrochloric acid, corrosive colourless acid that is prepared by dissolving gaseous hydrogen chloride in water.

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Article Title: hydrochloric acid

Website Name: Encyclopaedia Britannica

Publisher: Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.

Date Published: 22 August 2024

Access Date: February 22, 2025