Aurichlorohydric

/ˌɔːrɪˌklɔːroʊhaɪˈdrɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to a compound or solution containing gold, chlorine, and hydrogen, such as gold chloride in hydrochloric acid.

Etymology

From Latin 'aureum' (gold) plus 'chloro-' (chlorine) plus 'hydric' (containing hydrogen), describing a complex chemical solution or acid containing these three elements.

Kelly Says

This mouthful of a word shows how chemistry naming can get wild—'aurichlorohydric' essentially describes 'gold in chlorine-hydrogen sauce,' and such solutions were used to dissolve and test precious metals!

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