Definitions for perchlorate
per·chlo·rate

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1. perchloratenoun

   a salt of perchloric acid

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1. perchloratenoun

   any salt of perchloric acid; used in pyrotechnics and as powerful oxidizing agents.

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1. Perchlorate

   A perchlorate is a chemical compound containing the perchlorate ion, ClO−4. The majority of perchlorates are commercially produced salts. They are mainly used as oxidizers for pyrotechnic devices and to control static electricity in food packaging. Perchlorate contamination in food, water, and other parts of the environment has been studied in the U.S. because of harmful effects on human health. Perchlorate ions are somewhat toxic to the thyroid gland. Most perchlorates are colorless solids that are soluble in water. Four perchlorates are of primary commercial interest: ammonium perchlorate [NH4]ClO4, perchloric acid HClO4, potassium perchlorate KClO4 and sodium perchlorate NaClO4. Perchlorate is the anion resulting from the dissociation of perchloric acid and its salts upon their dissolution in water. Many perchlorate salts are soluble in non-aqueous solutions.

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1. perchlorate

   Perchlorate is a chemical compound containing one chlorine atom bonded to four oxygen atoms (ClO4-) . It is an extremely reactive anion, often found in explosives, rocket propellant, and pyrotechnics. Perchlorate salts are often soluble in water and can contaminate drinking water sources. High levels of perchlorate can interfere with iodine absorption in the thyroid gland and disrupt its function.

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1. Perchloratenoun

   a salt of perchloric acid

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1. Perchlorate

   Perchlorates are the salts derived from perchloric acid. Perchlorates are often produced by natural processes but can also be produced artificially. They have been used for more than fifty years to treat thyroid disorders. They are used extensively within the pyrotechnics industry, and ammonium perchlorate is also a component of solid rocket fuel. Lithium perchlorate, which decomposes exothermically to produce oxygen, is used in oxygen "candles" on spacecraft, submarines, and in other situations where a reliable backup oxygen supply is needed. Most perchlorates are soluble in water, except for potassium perchlorate which has the lowest solubility of any alkali metal perchlorate.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of perchlorate in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of perchlorate in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=perchlorate
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Perchlorate
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perchlorate
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/perchlorate
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=perchlorate