ALL meanings of hydrogen fluoride
hy·dro·gen fluor·ide
H h - noun hydrogen fluoride a colorless corrosive gas, HF, the anhydride of hydrofluoric acid, used chiefly as a catalyst and in the fluorination of hydrocarbons. 1
- noun hydrogen fluoride (chemistry) a colourless fuming liquid or gas, having a molecular formula of HF; it dissolves in water to form hydrofluoric acid and has many industrial uses including the production of teflon and the refining of uranium; it corrodes skin, flesh and bone, and any skin contact must be avoided. 0
- noun hydrogen fluoride a colourless poisonous corrosive gas or liquid made by reaction between calcium fluoride and sulphuric acid: used as a fluorinating agent and catalyst. Formula: HF 0
- noun hydrogen fluoride an aqueous solution of hydrogen fluoride; hydrofluoric acid 0