# hydrochloric vs hydrochloride

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### hydrochloric
*adjective · IPA /ˌhaɪdrəʊˈklɔrɪk/ · frequency rank #45,983*
Of or relating to hydrochloric acid.

### hydrochloride
*noun · frequency rank #45,984*
A compound of hydrochloric acid with an organic base such as an amine.

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