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perchloric acid
noun
, Chemistry.
- a colorless, syrupy hygroscopic liquid, HClO 4 , an acid of chlorine containing one more oxygen atom than chloric acid: used chiefly as a reagent in analytical chemistry.
perchloric acid
/ pəˈklɔːrɪk /
noun
- a colourless syrupy oxyacid of chlorine containing a greater proportion of oxygen than chloric acid. It is a powerful oxidizing agent and is used as a laboratory reagent. Formula: HClO 4 Systematic namechloric(VII) acid
perchloric acid
/ pər-klôr′ĭk /
- A clear, colorless liquid that is very corrosive and, under some conditions, extremely explosive. It is a powerful oxidant and is used as a catalyst and in explosives. Chemical formula: HClO 4 .
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Word History and Origins
Origin of perchloric acid1
First recorded in 1810–20
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Example Sentences
Further concentration leads to decomposition, with evolution of oxygen and formation of perchloric acid.
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Perchloric acid is best prepared by distilling potassium perchlorate with concentrated sulphuric acid.
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The alkaloid gives a fine magenta colour with perchloric acid.
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