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muriate

noun
mu·​ri·​ate | \ ˈmyu̇r-ē-ˌāt How to pronounce muriate (audio) \

Definition of muriate

: chloride

Examples of muriate in a Sentence

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 There are a few different kinds of potash, but the one that's deposited extensively beneath Michigan is potassium chloride (KCl), known as muriate of potash or MOP. — Keith Matheny, Detroit Free Press, "What is potash and why does Michigan have so much of it?," 16 Mar. 2018

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First Known Use of muriate

1788, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for muriate

French, back-formation from (acide) muriatique muriatic acid

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muriate

noun
mu·​ri·​ate | \ ˈmyu̇r-ē-ˌāt How to pronounce muriate (audio) \

Medical Definition of muriate

: chloride sense 1

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