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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1817, in the meaning defined above

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“Perchloric acid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/perchloric%20acid. Accessed 27 Mar. 2023.

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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

Medical Definition

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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