spirit of salt

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Etymology

Due to a method of obtaining HCl through reaction of salt and sulphuric acid.

Noun

spirit of salt (uncountable)

  1. Synonym of hydrochloric acid.

Usage notes

  • Not now generally used in chemistry but still used in some commercial and domestic labelling.

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