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Hydrogen chloride

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-006319

A colorless, corrosive gas with a pungent odor, formed by the reaction of hydrogen and chlorine. In the atmosphere, it can be released from volcanic eruptions, industrial processes, and the combustion of chlorine-containing materials. It dissolves readily in water to form hydrochloric acid, contributing to acid rain and influencing atmospheric chemistry.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-006319
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Record as JSON
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  "id": "MLC-T-MET-006319",
  "term": "Hydrogen chloride",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A colorless, corrosive gas with a pungent odor, formed by the reaction of hydrogen and chlorine. In the atmosphere, it can be released from volcanic eruptions, industrial processes, and the combustion of chlorine-containing materials. It dissolves readily in water to form hydrochloric acid, contributing to acid rain and influencing atmospheric chemistry.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/hydrogen-chloride/"
}

Record 4,681 of 10,816 in Meteorology and atmospheric science terminology (MLC-0110). Request the full dataset.