Relating to hydrochloric acid; containing chlorine and hydrogen combined as a strong acid.
From chlor- (chlorine) + hydric (relating to hydrogen). Older scientific term from the 19th century, now mostly replaced by 'hydrochloric' in standard usage.
Chlorhydric acid (hydrochloric acid) is the same stuff your stomach produces to digest food—it's incredibly strong and can dissolve metals, which is why your stomach lining is specially protected.
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