chloric
adjEtymology From chlor- + -ic.
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Chemistry, Natural sciences, Physical sciences Of a compound, containing chlorine with a higher oxidation number than equivalent chlorous compounds; especially having an oxidation number of 5.
- Derived terms
- chlorate, hydrochloric, hyperchloric, oxychloric, perchloric, platinichloric, chloric acid, chloric anhydride, chloric oxide, chlorochloric acid
- Related terms
- chlorous