Definition for HY-DRO-FLU-OR'IC

HY-DRO-FLU-OR'IC, a. [Gr. υδωρ, water, and fluor.]

Consisting of fluorin and hydrogen. The hydrofluoric acid is obtained by distilling a mixture of one part of the purest flour spar in fine powder, with two of sulphuric acid. More correctly Fluohydric. Brande.

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