chloric acid

noun

1. a hypothetical acid, HClO 3 , known only in solution or in the form of its salts.

chloric acid

noun

1. a strong acid with a pungent smell, known only in solution and in the form of chlorate salts. Formula: HClO 3

Word History and Origins

Origin of chloric acid¹

First recorded in 1860–65

Example Sentences

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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Chlorates may be prepared by dissolving the hydrate or oxide in chloric acid, and crystallising.

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The aqueous solution undergoes gradual decomposition, yielding chloric acid and chlorine.

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