achlorhydric
|a-chlor-hy-dric|
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/ˌeɪklɔːrˈhaɪdrɪk/
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/ˌeɪklɔːˈhaɪdrɪk/
lacking hydrochloric acid
Etymology
Etymology Information
'achlorhydric' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'chloros,' where 'chlor-' meant 'green' and 'hydor' meant 'water.'
Historical Evolution
'achlorhydric' changed from the Greek word 'achlorhydria' and eventually became the modern English word 'achlorhydric.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'lacking green water,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'lacking hydrochloric acid.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
lacking hydrochloric acid, especially in the gastric juice.
The patient was diagnosed as achlorhydric after the tests.
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Last updated: 2025/04/21 05:51