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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

perchlorate

/ˈpərklɔːrɪt/ noun · British & US
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What does perchlorate mean?

noun

A salt or ester of perchloric acid, used as an oxidizing agent and in rocket propellants. A perchlorate is a compound that contains the perchlorate ion.

Example

"The rocket's fuel was a mixture of perchlorate and aluminum powder."

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