Origin: Greek prefix hydro-
Hydrochloride has 2 different meanings across 1 category:
a complex consisting of an organic base in association with hydrogen chloride
"The pharmaceutical chemist confirmed that the new drug was synthesized as its hydrochloride salt to improve stability and solubility."
A compound of hydrochloric acid with an organic base such as an amine
"The pharmaceutical company added a hydrochloride salt to the tablet to stabilize the active amine ingredient."