perchlorate
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of perchlorate
Example Sentences
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The experiments included exposure to powerful shock waves comparable to those created by meteorite impacts on Mars, as well as perchlorate salts, which are toxic compounds known to exist in Martian soil.
From Science Daily • Feb. 8, 2026
Two Iranian ships have been sailing from China with tons of sodium perchlorate, a main ingredient for producing solid propellant for ballistic missiles, The Wall Street Journal reported earlier this year.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 12, 2025
Iran's defence ministry denied reports that the explosion was caused by the improper handling of a shipment of sodium perchlorate, a solid fuel used for ballistic missiles.
From BBC • Apr. 29, 2025
As for packaging, foods in plastic containers had the highest levels of perchlorate, averaging nearly 54 ppb, followed by foods in plastic wrap and paperboard.
From Salon • Aug. 8, 2024
Among the ingredients are barium nitrate, potassium perchlorate, powdered aluminum, powdered magnesium, potassium nitrate, and sulphur.
From Artificial Light Its Influence upon Civilization by Luckiesh, Matthew
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