Nitrohydrochloric Acid (Noun)
Meaning
A yellow fuming corrosive mixture of nitric and hydrochloric acid that dissolves metals (including gold).
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The jeweler carefully handled the nitrohydrochloric acid to avoid any accidents while cleaning the gold jewelry.
- Nitrohydrochloric acid is a highly corrosive substance that requires special equipment and safety precautions for handling.
- The mixture of nitric and hydrochloric acid, also known as nitrohydrochloric acid, is commonly used in the refining process of precious metals.
- Due to its ability to dissolve gold, nitrohydrochloric acid is often used in the extraction of gold from ore.
- The laboratory technician wore protective gear while working with nitrohydrochloric acid to avoid exposure to its toxic fumes.