chloric acid

American

noun

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

chloric acid British

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of chloric acid

First recorded in 1860–65

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chloric acid

Before the Institute scientists can fill an order, they must dig up their mammoth, clean the bones thoroughly, wash them in a solution of chloric acid and water.

From Time Magazine Archive

HClO3 is chloric acid; HClO2, chlorous; HClO, hypochlorous; HClO4 perchloric.

From An Introduction to Chemical Science by Rufus Phillips Williams

CHLORATES, the metallic salts of chloric acid; they are all solids, soluble in water, the least soluble being the potassium salt.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 3 "Chitral" to "Cincinnati" by Various

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

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 3 "Chitral" to "Cincinnati" by Various

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

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 3 "Chitral" to "Cincinnati" by Various

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