perchloric acid
noun Chemistry.
a colorless, syrupy hygroscopic liquid, HClO4, an acid of chlorine containing one more oxygen atom than chloric acid: used chiefly as a reagent in analytical chemistry.
Origin of perchloric acid
First recorded in 1810–20
Words nearby perchloric acid
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perchloroethane,
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British Dictionary definitions for perchloric acid
perchloric acid
/ (pəˈklɔːrɪk) /
noun
a colourless syrupy oxyacid of chlorine containing a greater proportion of oxygen than chloric acid. It is a powerful oxidizing agent and is used as a laboratory reagent. Formula: HClO 4
Systematic name: chloric(VII) acid
Medical definitions for perchloric acid
perchloric acid
[ pər-klôr′ĭk ]
n.
A clear colorless liquid that is the highest in oxygen content of the series of chlorine acids and is a powerful oxidant used as a catalyst.
Scientific definitions for perchloric acid
perchloric acid
[ pər-klôr′ĭk ]
A clear, colorless liquid that is very corrosive and, under some conditions, extremely explosive. It is a powerful oxidant and is used as a catalyst and in explosives. Chemical formula: HClO4.