hydrochloric acid

Noun

countable uncountable

(inorganic chemistry) A strong acid made by dissolving the gas, hydrogen chloride, in water. It reacts with alkalis, bases and many metals to form chlorides; it has many industrial applications.

Japanese Meaning

無機化学において、塩化水素ガスを水に溶解させることで得られる強い酸。アルカリ、塩基、さらには多くの金属と反応して塩化物を生成し、多様な工業用途に用いられる。

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When diluted properly, hydrochloric acid is commonly used in laboratories to adjust pH and clean glassware.

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適切に希釈すれば、塩酸は実験室でpHを調整したりガラス器具を洗浄したりするためによく使われます。

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(inorganic chemistry) A strong acid made by dissolving the gas, hydrogen chloride, in water. It reacts with alkalis, bases and many metals to form chlorides; it has many industrial applications.

If not sufficiently purified, a little hydrochloric or oxalic acid, or caustic potash may be put in the water, according as the stains are from grease or from ink.

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