spirit of salt

English

Etymology

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

Noun

spirit of salt (uncountable)

(obsolete, inorganic chemistry) hydrochloric acid.

Synonyms

spirits of salts

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