adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Of a compound, containing chlorine with a higher oxidation number than equivalent chlorous compounds; especially having an oxidation number of 5. not-comparable

Etymology

From chlor- + -ic.

Related phrases

chloric acidchloric anhydridechloric oxidechlorochloric acidoxidation number

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