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

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-klôrĭk ]

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-klôrĭk ]

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.