perchloride

[ per-klawr-ahyd, -id, -klohr- ]

noun

, Chemistry.

1. the chloride of any particular element or group with the maximum proportion of chlorine.

perchloride

/ pəˈklɔːraɪd /

noun

1. a chloride that contains more chlorine than other chlorides of the same element

Word History and Origins

Origin of perchloride¹

First recorded in 1810–20; per- + chloride

Example Sentences

Sterilized vaseline or glycerine of perchloride of mercury may be smeared over the point of the dilator to facilitate its passage.

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Chinese ink, sterilized and prepared by rubbing up with 1–6,000 perchloride of mercury, is smeared over the area to be tattooed.

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The action of the etching mordant—perchloride of iron—being in exact proportion to the light and shade of the developed print.

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With the perchloride of iron it gives a blackish-green color, and sulphuric acid colors it red.

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I then proceeded to the local chemist and had my medicine-case filled up, and secured an extra supply of perchloride.

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