| perchloric | <chemistry> Pertaining to, or designating, the highest oxygen acid (HClO4), of chlorine. Synonym: hyperchloric. Origin: Pref. Per- + chloric. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
|---|---|
| perchloric acid | <chemical> An oxidizing agent that is used in analytical chemistry for separation of potassium from sodium. Chemical name: Perchloric acid (12 Dec 1998) |