This phrase refers to "Aqua regia," a highly corrosive and potent mixture of nitric acid and hydrochloric acid. It is capable of dissolving noble metals like gold and platinum, which most acids cannot. Aqua regia is used in chemical laboratories and industrial processes, particularly in metallurgy and refining.
Chemical Context:
Aqua regia is known for its ability to dissolve metals that are typically resistant to other acids. It is a critical compound in various chemical experiments, especially in the extraction of metals.
Expanded Features:
Polarity: Negative (due to its hazardous nature)
Register: Scientific, Technical
Pragmatic Sense: Chemical reaction, Corrosive substance
Formality: Formal
Synonyms (Urdu):
شاہی تیزاب
تیزاب کی مکسچر
Synonyms (English):
Aqua regia
Royal acid
Antonyms (Urdu):
غیر تیزاب
محفوظ مائع
Antonyms (English):
Non-corrosive acid
Safe liquid
Usage Contexts:
Chemistry: Used in laboratory settings and chemical reactions.
Industrial Use: Employed in metal refining and processing.
Example Sentences:
نائٹرک ایسڈ اور ہائیڈرو کلورک ایسڈ کا مرکب شاہی تیزاب کہلاتا ہے۔
The mixture of nitric acid and hydrochloric acid is called aqua regia.
شاہی تیزاب کا استعمال سونا پگھلانے میں کیا جاتا ہے۔
Aqua regia is used to dissolve gold.