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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noun per·chlo·ric acid \(ˌ)pər-ˌklōr-ik-, -ˌklȯr-\

: a fuming corrosive strong acid HClO₄ that is the highest oxyacid of chlorine and a powerful oxidizing agent when heated

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