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单词 aqua regia
释义

aqua regia

noun

aqua re·​gia ˈä-kwə-ˈrē-j(ē-)ə How to pronounce aqua regia (audio) ˈa-kwə- How to pronounce aqua regia (audio)
: a mixture of nitric and hydrochloric acids that dissolves gold or platinum

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web As German troops marched in the streets of Copenhagen, chemist George de Hevesy stashed the medals in aqua regia, an acid strong enough to dissolve gold. National Geographic, 2 Oct. 2017

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, literally, royal water

First Known Use

1617, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

aqua regia

noun

aqua re·​gia -ˈrē-j(ē-)ə How to pronounce aqua regia (audio)
: a mixture of nitric and hydrochloric acids that dissolves gold or platinum

called also nitrohydrochloric acid

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