chloric

[ klawr-ik, klohr- ]

adjective

1. of or containing chlorine in the pentavalent state.

chloric

/ ˈklɔːrɪk /

adjective

1. of or containing chlorine in the pentavalent state

Other Words From

• pre·chloric adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of chloric¹

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

Example Sentences

Waldie, acquainted with the chemical composition of chloric ether, suggested that chloroform be prepared from it and used.

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This releases chloric acid, which, being an extremely powerful antiseptic, kills the bacteria to which the ulcers are due.

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The aqueous solution can be concentrated in vacuo over sulphuric acid until it contains 40% of chloric acid.

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Hydrochloric acid, sulphuretted hydrogen and sulphurous acid are rapidly oxidized by chloric acid.

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He retired to rest at eleven o'clock, having taken a small dose of laudanum and chloric ether for his cold.

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