hydrogen fluoride

collocation in English

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hydrogen
noun[U]
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/ˈhaɪ.drə.dʒən/us
/ˈhaɪ.drə.dʒən/
a chemical element that is the lightest gas, has no colour, taste, or smell, and combines with oxygen to ...
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fluoride
noun[U]
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/ˈflɔː.raɪd/us
/ˈflɔːr.aɪd/
a chemical substance sometimes added to water or toothpaste (= substance for cleaning teeth) in order to help keep ...
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(Definition ofhydrogenandfluoridefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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I am advised that no record can be found of cases ofhydrogenfluoridepoisoning in this country.
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Ifhydrogenfluorideis present in sufficient concentration it causes irritation of the eyes and respiratory system.
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The nanoparticles attract electrons from the wafers surface, oxidizing it and allowing thehydrogenfluoride to burn inverted pyramid-shaped nanopores into the silicon.
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Binary fluorides of lighter noble gases are exceptionally unstable: argon andhydrogenfluoridecombine under extreme conditions to give argon fluorohydride.
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The isopropyl amine binds thehydrogenfluoridegenerated during the chemical reaction.
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The result is a complex mixture containing water,hydrogenfluoride, tetrafluorosilane, and other related species, all in dynamic equilibrium.
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The volcanic gases that pose the greatest potential hazard to people, animals, agriculture, and property are sulfur dioxide, carbon dioxide andhydrogenfluoride.
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Another way to form it is by electrolyzinghydrogenfluoridewith a solution of sulfur dioxide, which also made oxygen difluoride and sulfuryl fluoride.
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Hydrogenfluoridelasers operate at the wavelength of 2.7-2.9 m.
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Thehydrogenfluorideaddition causes formation of protective layer of fluoride on the metal surfaces.
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Formerly, it was mined, but now it is derived fromhydrogenfluoride.
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Fluoromethane is highly flammable and burns in air with evolution of highly toxichydrogenfluoride.
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Hydrogenfluorideis a highly dangerous gas, forming corrosive and penetrating hydrofluoric acid upon contact with tissue.
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Major pollutants included sulfuric and hydrochloric acid, chromium compounds, andhydrogenfluoride.
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The rest is converted into corrosivehydrogenfluorideen route to various organic fluorides, or into cryolite which plays a key role in aluminium refining.
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Available from art supply stores, it consists of fluoride compounds, such as sodium fluoride andhydrogenfluoride(which are still very dangerous).
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It reacts violently with water, producinghydrogenfluoride, dioxygen, and trifluoridoantimony.
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The facility was to be used to evaluate beam quality, efficiency, and power levels for a prototype megawatt-classhydrogenfluoridelaser.
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Hydrogenfluoridegas is an acute poison that may immediately and permanently damage lungs and the corneas of the eyes.
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The mixture was needed becausehydrogenfluorideis a non-conductor.
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