perchlorate

perchlorate Definition

per·chlo·rate (pər klôr′āt′)

noun

a salt of perchloric acid containing the monovalent, negative radical ClO

perchlorate Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

ion: Application of an electric current releases the trapped perchlorate ions for disposal.

Noun used with modifier

ammonium: In addition, Iraqi attempts to buy ammonium perchlorate, an oxidiser for solid propellant missiles, were successful, at least on paper.

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