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perchloric acid
noun per·chlo·ric acid \(ˌ)pər-ˈklȯr-ik-\
Definition of PERCHLORIC ACID
: a fuming corrosive strong acid HClO4 that is the most highly oxidized acid of chlorine and a powerful oxidizing agent when heated
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First Known Use of PERCHLORIC ACID
1818
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perchloric acid
noun per·chlo·ric acid \(ˌ)pər-ˌklōr-ik-, -ˌklȯr-\
Medical Definition of PERCHLORIC ACID
: a fuming corrosive strong acid HClO4 that is the highest oxyacid of chlorine and a powerful oxidizing agent when heated
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