\Mu`ri*at"ic\, a. [L. muriaticus pickled, from muria
brine: cf. F. muriatique.] (Chem.)
Of, pertaining to, or obtained from, sea salt, or from
chlorine, one of the constituents of sea salt; hydrochloric.
{Muriatic acid}, hydrochloric acid, {HCl}; -- formerly called
   also {marine acid}, and {spirit of salt}. See
   {hydrochloric}, and the Note under {Muriate}.