perchloric acid

noun

per·​chlo·​ric acid (ˌ)pər-ˈklȯr-ik- How to pronounce perchloric acid (audio)
: a fuming corrosive strong acid HClO4 that is the most highly oxidized acid of chlorine and a powerful oxidizing agent when heated

Examples of perchloric acid in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web One of the containers involved was carrying perchloric acid, which is used in explosives as well as a variety of food and drug products, Tysver said. Josh Funk, Fortune, 15 Sep. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1817, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of perchloric acid was in 1817

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“Perchloric acid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/perchloric%20acid. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

perchloric acid

noun
per·​chlo·​ric acid (ˌ)pər-ˌklōr-ik- How to pronounce perchloric acid (audio)
-ˌklȯr-
: a fuming strong acid that is a powerful oxidizing agent when heated

Medical Definition

perchloric acid

noun
per·​chlo·​ric acid (ˌ)pər-ˌklōr-ik-, -ˌklȯr- How to pronounce perchloric acid (audio)
: a fuming corrosive strong acid HClO4 that is the highest oxyacid of chlorine and a powerful oxidizing agent when heated

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