muriatic

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English[edit]

Alternative forms[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Latin muriāticus (pickled), from muria (brine).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˌmjʊəɹiˈætɪk/

Adjective[edit]

muriatic (not comparable)

  1. (now rare) Pertaining to salt or brine. [from 17th c.]
  2. (chemistry) Obtained from seawater; containing chlorine. (Now chiefly with reference to muriatic acid.) [from 17th c.]

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Romanian[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Borrowed from French muriatique.

Adjective[edit]

muriatic m or n (feminine singular muriatică, masculine plural muriatici, feminine and neuter plural muriatice)

  1. (obsolete, inorganic chemistry) muriatic

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