chlorate

[klawr-eyt, -it, klohr-]

noun

1. a salt of chloric acid.

chlorate

/ -rɪt, ˈklɔːˌreɪt /

noun

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

chlorate

1. A chemical compound containing the group ClO ₃.

Word History and Origins

Origin of chlorate¹

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.

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

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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.

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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.”

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

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