chloric

[klawr-ik, klohr-]

adjective

of or containing chlorine in the pentavalent state.

Origin of chloric

First recorded in 1800–10; chlor(ine) + -ic

Related formspre·chlo·ric, adjective

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Historical Examples of chloric

Waldie, acquainted with the chemical composition of chloric ether, suggested that chloroform be prepared from it and used.
An Epitome of the History of Medicine
Roswell Park
Croton chloral gives the same reactions, but chloroform, chloric ether, and formic acid do not.
Scientific American, Vol. XLIII.--No. 1. [New Series.], July 3, 1880
Various
Stimulants freely—brandy, chloric ether, ammonia, sal volatile ad libitum.
Aids to Forensic Medicine and Toxicology
W. G. Aitchison Robertson
The first person who entered the room was the landlord, who noticed a peculiar smell that reminded him of chloric ether.
Poison Romance and Poison Mysteries
C. J. S. Thompson
If we suppose these ten parts, by weight of solid matter, to be chloric acid, with 3.87 per cent.
The Commercial Products of the Vegetable Kingdom
P. L. Simmonds

British Dictionary definitions for chloric

chloric

adjective

of or containing chlorine in the pentavalent state

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