per·chlo·ric acid
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Definition of perchloric acid
: 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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/perchloric%20acid. Accessed 25 Oct. 2021.
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perchloric acid
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per·chlo·ric acid
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Medical Definition of perchloric acid
: a fuming corrosive strong acid HClO4 that is the highest oxyacid of chlorine and a powerful oxidizing agent when heated
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The first known use of perchloric acid was in 1817
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