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ácido clorhídrico
A strong acid made by dissolving the gas hydrogen chloride in water. It reacts with alkalis, bases and many metals to form chlorides; it has many industrial applications.
If not sufficiently purified, a little hydrochloric or oxalic acid, or caustic potash may be put in the water, according as the stains are from grease or from ink.
Near-synonyms: gastric acid, stomach acid, gastric juice (which is mostly hydrochloric acid)
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