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perchloric acid
noun
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
noun
per·chlo·ric acid
| \ (ˌ)pər-ˌklōr-ik-, -ˌklȯr-
\
\
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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