Muriatic

//ˌmjʊəɹiˈætɪk// adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Pertaining to salt or brine. archaic, not-comparable
  2. 2
    Obtained from seawater; containing chlorine. (Now chiefly with reference to muriatic acid.) not-comparable

Example

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"My nerdy friend said it's dangerous to mix muriatic acid and bleach."

Etymology

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

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