chloric acid

noun

a hypothetical acid, HClO3, known only in solution or in the form of its salts.

Origin of chloric acid

First recorded in 1860–65

Words Nearby chloric acid

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How to use chloric acid in a sentence

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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British Dictionary definitions for chloric acid

chloric acid

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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