chlorate

American

[klawr-eyt, -it, klohr-] / ˈklɔr eɪt, -ɪt, ˈkloʊr- /

noun

a salt of chloric acid.

chlorate British

/ -rɪt, ˈklɔːˌreɪt /

noun

any salt of chloric acid, containing the monovalent ion ClO 3 ^–

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chlorate Scientific

/ klôr′āt′ /

A chemical compound containing the group ClO ₃.

Etymology

Origin of chlorate

First recorded in 1815–25; chlor- ² + -ate ²

Example Sentences

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Exposure to high levels of chlorate can cause health problems including thyroid problems, especially among children and infants.

From BBC • Jan. 27, 2025

Some have more than 200 cars and carry hazardous materials such as propane gas, sodium chlorate and sulfuric acid, said Bellefleur, who is among those pushing for the construction of the bypass.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 7, 2023

Worse, photographers sometimes died when preparing the flash powder, a composition of metallic fuel and an oxidizer such as chlorate.

From Slate • Dec. 21, 2021

The masks release chemicals like barium peroxide, sodium chlorate, and potassium chlorate.

From Salon • Aug. 9, 2021

“Potassium nitrate. KNO3. The same as potassium chlorate except it has a nitrogen atom instead of a chlorine one.”

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam

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