per·chlo·ric acid (p r-klôr  k, -kl r-)n. A clear colorless liquid, HClO4, explosively unstable under some conditions, that is a powerful oxidant used as a catalyst and in explosives. |
perchloric acid [pəˈklɔːrɪk]
n
(Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) a colourless syrupy oxyacid of chlorine containing a greater proportion of oxygen than chloric acid. It is a powerful oxidizing agent and is used as a laboratory reagent. Formula: HClO4 Systematic name chloric(VII) acid
| perchloric acid (pr-klôrk) A clear, colorless liquid that is very corrosive and, under some conditions, extremely explosive. It is a powerful oxidant and is used as a catalyst and in explosives. Chemical formula: HClO4. |
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| Noun | 1. | perchloric acid - a powerful oxidizing agent; forms perchlorates acid - any of various water-soluble compounds having a sour taste and capable of turning litmus red and reacting with a base to form a salt |
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