perchloric

[ per-klawr-ik, -klohr- ]

adjective

, Chemistry.

1. of or derived from perchloric acid.

Word History and Origins

Origin of perchloric¹

First recorded in 1810–20; per- + chloric

Example Sentences

Further concentration leads to decomposition, with evolution of oxygen and formation of perchloric acid.

From Project Gutenberg

Perchloric acid is best prepared by distilling potassium perchlorate with concentrated sulphuric acid.

From Project Gutenberg

The alkaloid gives a fine magenta colour with perchloric acid.

From Project Gutenberg