pickling acid

[′pik·liŋ ‚as·əd]

(chemistry)

Any of the acids used in pickling solutions, such as hydrochloric, sulfuric, nitric, phosphoric, or hydrofluoric acid.

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Plant operators eliminated the hazards and expense of disposing of spent pickling acid by recycling it on the premises.