muriatic

Example:The muriatic acid is used in the process of pickling steel plates.

Definition:A strong, volatile, corrosive, colorless liquid, composed of hydrogen and chlorine (hydrochloric acid), used in the manufacture of fertilizers, dyes, and other chemicals.

Example:The old family wash recipes often included a muriatic wash to maintain the luster of clothing.

Definition:A process of washing fabrics with muriatic acid to remove stains and dirt, commonly used in old-fashioned methods of laundry care, though now rarely seen due to the potential hazards of handling hydrochloric acid.

Example:The muriatic bleach quickly dissolved the stubborn ink stains on the cloth.

Definition:A cleaning agent that uses hydrochloric acid or a similar strong acid to clean and whiten fabrics or surfaces by dissolving or otherwise removing dirt and stains.