Etymology

muriatic

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Today it means: Pertaining to salt or brine. Full definition →

First used 17th c.Latin muriāticus
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  1. Latin · derived frommuriāticus“pickled”
  2. English todaymuriatic

From Latin muriāticus (“pickled”), from muria (“brine”).

First known use, by meaning

  • from 17th c. Pertaining to salt or brine.
  • from 17th c. Obtained from seawater; containing chlorine. (Now chiefly with reference to muriatic acid.)

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