chloric

A scientist carefully pours chloric acid into a beaker.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Relating to chlorine: "chloric" is a chemical term used to describe compounds or acids that contain chlorine in a higher oxidation state, specifically in the form of the chlorate ion (ClO₃⁻). It is most commonly encountered in the compound "chloric acid" (HClO₃), a strong oxidizing acid.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Chloric acid is a powerful oxidizing agent used in chemical laboratories. (The acid containing chlorine in the +5 oxidation state.)
  • The chloric salt, potassium chlorate, is used in fireworks and matches. (A salt derived from chloric acid.)

Advanced Usage

• "chloric acid": a specific chemical compound with the formula HClO₃, known for its strong acidity and oxidizing properties.

  • When chloric acid decomposes, it releases oxygen and chlorine dioxide. (The breakdown of this acid produces other chemicals.)

• "chloric oxide": an older term for chlorine dioxide (ClO₂), a related compound.

  • Chloric oxide is used as a bleach in paper manufacturing. (A compound with similar chemical properties.)

Variants and Related Words

• Chlorate (n): a salt or ester of chloric acid, containing the ClO₃⁻ ion.

  • Sodium chlorate is a common herbicide. (A chlorate compound used agriculturally.)

• Chlorine (n): the chemical element (Cl) from which chloric compounds are derived.

  • Chlorine is used to disinfect drinking water. (The element, not the acid.)

Synonyms

• Perchloric (adj): relating to perchloric acid (HClO₄), which contains chlorine in a higher oxidation state (+7) than chloric acid. Not a direct synonym, but related.
• Hypochlorous (adj): relating to hypochlorous acid (HClO), containing chlorine in a lower oxidation state (+1). Also related, but distinct.

Related Idioms

• No common idioms: "Chloric" is a technical term and does not appear in idiomatic expressions or everyday language.