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perchloric [per-klawr-ik, -klohr-] ExamplesWord Origin adjective Chemistry.
- of or derived from perchloric acid.
Origin of perchloric First recorded in 1810–20; per- + chloric Examples from the Web for perchloric Historical Examples of perchloric
The alkaloid gives a fine magenta colour with perchloric acid.
Poisons: Their Effects and Detection
Alexander Wynter Blyth
Further concentration leads to decomposition, with evolution of oxygen and formation of perchloric acid.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 3
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Perchloric acid is best prepared by distilling potassium perchlorate with concentrated sulphuric acid.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 3
Various