hydrochloride

noun

hy·​dro·​chlo·​ride ˌhī-drə-ˈklȯr-ˌīd 

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

Examples of hydrochloride in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The recall affects one lot of phenylephrine hydrochloride injection, 10mg/ml, sold to wholesalers, distributors, compounding companies and hospitals. —Joel Thayer, Newsweek, 27 Jan. 2025

Police recovered packages of cocaine hydrochloride and cocaine paste, along with scales and strainers used in drug production. —Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024

Both the creatine hydrochloride and creatine monohydrate groups gained fat-free body mass. —Merve Ceylan, Health, 23 Oct. 2024

There are several forms of creatine, including creatine ethyl ester, creatine hydrochloride, creatine magnesium chelate, and creatine monohydrate. —Tamar Kane, Ms, Verywell Health, 25 Jan. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1826, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing hydrochloride

• cetirizine hydrochloride

Medical Definition

hydrochloride

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