muriatic

English

Alternative forms

• muriatick (obsolete)

Etymology

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

Adjective

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.]

Derived terms

• muriatic acid
• muriatic salt