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Definition of potassium chlorate

: a crystalline salt KClO3 that is used as an oxidizing agent in matches, fireworks, and explosives

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Recent Examples on the Web The British home guard stockpiled petrol bombs to use against a potential Nazi invasion, and the Polish army developed a version with sulfuric acid, sugar, and potassium chlorate that ignited upon impact, negating the need for a fuse. — Liz Webber, Quartz, 25 Feb. 2022 Magnesium carbonate keeps the environment within the canister from becoming too acidic, which could destabilize the potassium chlorate. — Jennifer Leman, Popular Mechanics, 31 May 2020 When ignited, charcoal inside the canister burns, while chemical compounds such as potassium nitrate and potassium chlorate produce oxygen that fuel the fire. — Jennifer Leman, Popular Mechanics, 31 May 2020 When ignited, charcoal inside the canister burns, while chemical compounds such as potassium nitrate and potassium chlorate produce oxygen that fuel the fire. — Jennifer Leman, Popular Mechanics, 31 May 2020 When ignited, charcoal inside the canister burns, while chemical compounds such as potassium nitrate and potassium chlorate produce oxygen that fuel the fire. — Jennifer Leman, Popular Mechanics, 31 May 2020 Magnesium carbonate keeps the environment within the canister from becoming too acidic, which could destabilize the potassium chlorate. — Jennifer Leman, Popular Mechanics, 31 May 2020 When ignited, charcoal inside the canister burns, while chemical compounds such as potassium nitrate and potassium chlorate produce oxygen that fuel the fire. — Jennifer Leman, Popular Mechanics, 31 May 2020 When ignited, charcoal inside the canister burns, while chemical compounds such as potassium nitrate and potassium chlorate produce oxygen that fuel the fire. — Jennifer Leman, Popular Mechanics, 31 May 2020 See More

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1866, in the meaning defined above

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“Potassium chlorate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/potassium%20chlorate. Accessed 9 Aug. 2022.

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potassium chlorate

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Medical Definition of potassium chlorate

: a crystalline salt KClO3 with a cooling saline taste that is used especially in veterinary medicine as a mild astringent (as in the treatment of stomatitis)

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