chlorate

[ klawr-eyt, -it, klohr- ]

noun

1. a salt of chloric acid.

chlorate

/ -rɪt; ˈklɔːˌreɪt /

noun

1. any salt of chloric acid, containing the monovalent ion ClO 3 ^–

chlorate

/ klôr′āt′ /

1. A chemical compound containing the group ClO 3 .

Word History and Origins

Origin of chlorate¹

First recorded in 1815–25; chlor- ² + -ate ²

Example Sentences

Some have more than 200 cars and carry hazardous materials such as propane gas, sodium chlorate and sulfuric acid, said Bellefleur, who is among those pushing for the construction of the bypass.

From Seattle Times

What they found was a silvery substance, which the technicians later told investigators was “consistent with flash powder and aluminum powder and maybe potassium chlorate.”

From Los Angeles Times

While those might sound like ingredients for your bathroom cleaner, barium peroxide is found in fireworks and sodium chlorate is a weed killer.

From Salon

Miller admitted to manufacturing and selling smoke-generating devices and a chlorate explosive mixture to customers across the country.

From Washington Times

State Department of Ecology and Adams County Emergency Management officials were not informed by Union Pacific of the sodium chlorate spill until March 16 — two days after the derailment.

From Seattle Times