chlorate

American  

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

noun

1. a salt of chloric acid.

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chlorate British  

/ -rɪt, ˈklɔːˌreɪt /

noun

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

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chlorate Scientific  

/ klôr′āt′ /

1. A chemical compound containing the group ClO ₃.

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Etymology

Origin of chlorate

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

Example Sentences

A range of Coca-Cola products have been recalled in the UK after the firm's bottling partner said it had identified "elevated levels" of a chemical called chlorate.

From BBC

Coca-Cola has recalled its drinks in some countries across Europe because they contain "higher levels" of a chemical called chlorate.

From BBC

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

What they found was a silvery substance, which the technicians later told investigators was “consistent with flash powder and aluminum powder and maybe potassium chlorate.”

From Los Angeles Times

While those might sound like ingredients for your bathroom cleaner, barium peroxide is found in fireworks and sodium chlorate is a weed killer.

From Salon