perchlorate

noun

per·​chlo·​rate (ˌ)pər-ˈklȯr-ˌāt How to pronounce perchlorate (audio)
-ət
: a salt or ester of perchloric acid

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Only a single type of molecule, which could have been produced by the perchlorate reacting with organics, appeared in each sample. Andrew Lawler, Discover Magazine, 22 Nov. 2010 Having four oxygen atoms per molecule also makes perchlorate useful to life-support systems. David Warmflash, Discover Magazine, 20 June 2016 On Earth, for example, organisms called halophiles (salt lovers/lickers) would love to live in calcium-perchlorate-land. Sarah Scoles, Discover Magazine, 13 Apr. 2015 Scientists know the Martian surface includes a toxic chemical called perchlorate that could pose a threat to future explorers if inhaled. Ashley Strickland, CNN, 7 Dec. 2022 During a weeklong search, sailors discovered bags of ammonium perchlorate hidden inside of what initially appeared to be a shipment of 100 tons of urea. Jon Gambrell, ajc, 15 Nov. 2022 During a weeklong search, sailors discovered bags of ammonium perchlorate hidden inside of what initially appeared to be a shipment of 100 tons of urea. Jon Gambrell, ajc, 15 Nov. 2022 In addition to water, the soil sample contained sulphur dioxide, carbon dioxide, oxygen and a toxic chemical the researchers think is perchlorate. Breanna Draxler, Discover Magazine, 27 Sep. 2013 During a weeklong search, sailors discovered bags of ammonium perchlorate hidden inside of what initially appeared to be a shipment of 100 tons of urea. Jon Gambrell, ajc, 15 Nov. 2022 See More

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First Known Use

1817, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of perchlorate was in 1817

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“Perchlorate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/perchlorate. Accessed 1 Apr. 2023.

Kids Definition

perchlorate

noun
per·​chlo·​rate (ˈ)pər-ˈklō(ə)r-ˌāt How to pronounce perchlorate (audio)
-ˈklȯ(ə)r-
: a chemical compound formed by the reaction of perchloric acid with another substance

Medical Definition

perchlorate

noun
: a salt or ester of perchloric acid

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