n. any salt of chloric acid; chlorates are powerful oxidizing agents
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n. A salt of chloric acid.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. A salt of chloric acid.
n. Potassium and sodium chlorates are now manufactured on a large scale by electrolysis of strong solutions in water of the corresponding chlorids.
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n. any salt of chloric acid
Word Usage
"Here is a salt called chlorate of potassa, which is now made in large quantities for bleaching, and chemical and medical uses, and for pyrotechnic and other purposes."