chloric

English

Etymology

chlor- +‎ -ic

Adjective

chloric (not comparable)

1. (chemistry) Of a compound, containing chlorine with a higher oxidation number than equivalent chlorous compounds; especially having an oxidation number of 5.

Derived terms

• chlorate
• chloric acid
• chloric anhydride
• chloric oxide

• chlorochloric acid
• hydrochloric
• perchloric
• platinichloric

Related terms

• chlorous

Translations

compounds

• Italian: clorico (it)
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• Portuguese: clorídrico