† diˈmuriate Chem. Obs.
[di-2 2 a ¶ .]
The old name for a (supposed) compound of one atom of hydrochloric acid with two of a base.
| 1838 T. Thomson Chem. Org. Bodies 228 When we dissolve cinchonina in muriatic acid we always obtain a dimuriate..This is obviously 2 atoms of cinchonina to 1 atom of muriatic acid. |