hydrochloride
/ˌhaɪdrəˈklɔraɪd/
noun
- A chemical compound formed by combining a substance with hydrochloric acid, often used in medicines to make them more stable or easier to dissolve.
- Cocaine hydrochloride is a white powder that can be dissolved for medical use.
- Many pain relievers are sold as hydrochloride salts to help them dissolve in water.
- The doctor prescribed a hydrochloride form of the drug for better absorption.