hydrochloride

noun hy·dro·chlo·ride \-ˈklȯr-ˌīd\

Definition of HYDROCHLORIDE

: a chemical complex composed of an organic base (as an alkaloid) in association with hydrogen chloride

1826

Medical Dictionary

noun hy·dro·chlo·ride \-ˈklō(ə)r-ˌīd, -ˈklȯ(ə)r-\

: a salt of hydrochloric acid with an organic base used especially as a vehicle for the administration of a drug

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