chloric acid
Definition
- Noun:
- A strong, unstable acid with an acrid odor: Chloric acid is a chemical compound with the formula HClO₃. It is a powerful oxidizing agent and is not stable in pure form, typically existing in solution or as part of chlorate salts.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The laboratory handled chloric acid with extreme caution due to its instability.
- Chloric acid is formed when chlorine dioxide reacts with water.
Advanced Usage
- Chemical Synthesis: Chloric acid is primarily discussed in the context of chemical reactions and industrial processes, such as the production of chlorates.
- The process involves the careful generation of chloric acid in situ.
Variants and Related Words
- Chlorate (n): A salt or ester of chloric acid, containing the anion ClO₃⁻.
- Potassium chlorate is a common compound derived from chloric acid.
Synonyms
- HClO₃: The chemical formula for chloric acid.
Notes on Meaning
- This term is highly specific to chemistry. Its meaning is precise and technical, referring exclusively to the chemical compound HClO₃. It does not have common idiomatic or figurative uses.
Noun
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(HClO3) a strong unstable acid with an acrid odor found in chlorate salts
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