chloric acid

Thân thiện

A scientist carefully pours chloric acid into a beaker during a laboratory experiment.

Definition

1. 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.

Học thuật

Noun

1. (HClO3) a strong unstable acid with an acrid odor found in chlorate salts