mu·ri·at·ic

[myoor-ee-at-ik]
adjective
(not in scientific use) of or derived from muriatic acid.

Origin:
1665–75; < Latin muriāticus pickled, lying in brine, equivalent to muri(a) brine + -āticus; see -ate1, -ic

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muriatic mu·ri·at·ic (my&oobreve;r'ē-āt'ĭk)
adj.
Relating to brine.

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Muriatic is always a great word to know.
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a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
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Impure grades of sulfuric acid, often called muriatic acid, are brownish in
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Diffusers can be cleaned by pouring muriatic acid into the airlines and turning
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