perchloric acid
noun
per·chlo·ric acid
(ˌ)pər-ˈklȯr-ik- 
: a fuming corrosive strong acid HClO4 that is the most highly oxidized acid of chlorine and a powerful oxidizing agent when heated
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perchloric acid
noun
per·chlo·ric acid
(ˌ)pər-ˌklōr-ik-
-ˌklȯr-
: a fuming strong acid that is a powerful oxidizing agent when heated
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perchloric acid
noun
per·chlo·ric acid
(ˌ)pər-ˌklōr-ik-, -ˌklȯr-
: a fuming corrosive strong acid HClO4 that is the highest oxyacid of chlorine and a powerful oxidizing agent when heated
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