hydrofluoric acid
noun1
Chemistry, Natural sciences, Physical sciences A solution of hydrogen fluoride, HF, in water; it is a weak but very corrosive acid, used in the production of fluorine compounds, and in metallurgy.
- Whereas hydrogen fluoride is denoted as HF, hydrofluoric acid is denoted as HF(aq).
- Related terms
- difluoride, bifluoride, fluoric, fluoride, hydrofluorate, hydrofluorination