chloric

American  

[klawr-ik, klohr-] / ˈklɔr ɪk, ˈkloʊr- /

adjective

1. of or containing chlorine in the pentavalent state.

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chloric British  

/ ˈklɔːrɪk /

adjective

1. of or containing chlorine in the pentavalent state

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Other Word Forms

• prechloric
  adjective

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Etymology

Origin of chloric

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

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Example Sentences

See Examples For:

chloric

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

All other acids dissolve its salts to protoxide, the hydrochloric acid producing chloric gas.

From A System of Instruction in the Practical Use of the Blowpipe Being A Graduated Course Of Analysis For The Use Of Students And All Those Engaged In The Examination Of Metallic Combinations by Anonymous

At such temperatures chloric ether became solid, and carefully prepared chloroform exhibited a granular pellicle on its surface.

From The Ocean and its Wonders by R. M. (Robert Michael) Ballantyne

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

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

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