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hydrofluoric acid /hy·dro·flu·o·ric ac·id/ (-floor´ik) a gaseous haloid acid, HF, extremely poisonous and corrosive.

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hydrofluoric acid,

n a compound consisting of hydrogen and flourine. It is a very active, corrosive compound, used to etch glass and precious metals.

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hydrofluoric acid

a glass etching agent; is in the effluent gases from some industrial plants making bricks, pottery, working aluminum. Creates a toxic hazard associated with industry. See also fluorosis.