hydrofluoric
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of hydrofluoric
First recorded in 1815–25; hydro- 2 + fluoric ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Hydrofluoric acid is used in about 40 gasoline refineries across the United States, according to the National Resources Defense Council.
From Los Angeles Times
The Torrance Refinery uses modified hydrofluoric acid, or MHF, which the refinery considers to be a safer alternative to HF, though the claim is disputed by advocates.
From Los Angeles Times
“Torrance Refinery had an enormous explosion, and a piece of equipment the size of a bus came within five feet of the hydrofluoric acid, causing a near miss,” Goldsmith said.
From Los Angeles Times
The board also discovered that a large piece of debris almost struck a tank of hydrofluoric acid, which could have resulted in a deadly release of the highly toxic chemical, leading to pressure to cease using the chemical.
From Los Angeles Times
Then the glass was etched away with hydrofluoric acid, leaving behind a hollow layer of white, highly reflective TiO2.
From Science Daily
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