hydracid (Meaning)
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hydracid (n.)
An acid containing hydrogen; -- sometimes applied to distinguish acids like hydrochloric, hydrofluoric, and the like, which contain no oxygen, from the oxygen acids or oxacids. See Acid.
Synonyms & Antonyms of hydracid
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hydracid Sentence Examples
- Hydrogen chloride is a corrosive hydracid that is commonly used in the production of dyes and textiles.
- Hydracid solutions have a pH of less than 7, indicating their acidic nature.
- The strong hydracid hydroiodic acid is used in the synthesis of iodide salts.
- Hydracid vapors are particularly hazardous to the respiratory system.
- The hydracid hydrogen bromide is a volatile liquid that can cause skin irritation and burns.
- Hydracids react with metals to form salts and hydrogen gas.
- Hydrofluoric acid, a highly corrosive hydracid, is used in the etching of glass and ceramics.
- Hydracid solutions have a characteristic sour taste and odor.
- The dissociation of hydracids in water releases hydrogen ions, making them acidic.
- Some hydracids, such as hydrogen cyanide, are highly toxic and require specialized handling procedures.
FAQs About the word hydracid
An acid containing hydrogen; -- sometimes applied to distinguish acids like hydrochloric, hydrofluoric, and the like, which contain no oxygen, from the oxygen a
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Hydrogen chloride is a corrosive hydracid that is commonly used in the production of dyes and textiles.
Hydracid solutions have a pH of less than 7, indicating their acidic nature.
The strong hydracid hydroiodic acid is used in the synthesis of iodide salts.
Hydracid vapors are particularly hazardous to the respiratory system.
