chlorate

noun
chlo·​rate | \ ˈklȯr-ˌāt How to pronounce chlorate (audio) \

Definition of chlorate

: a salt containing the anion ClO3 chlorate of potassium

Examples of chlorate in a Sentence

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Always keep matches and lighter fluid out of your pets’ reach: Certain types of matches contain chlorates, which could potentially damage blood cells and result in difficulty breathing -- or even kidney disease in severe cases. Other Voices, cleveland.com, "Cleveland APL Pet Tip: Keep your pets safe this 4th of July (Community Voices)," 27 June 2019

First Known Use of chlorate

1823, in the meaning defined above

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chlorate

noun
chlo·​rate | \ ˈklō(ə)r-ˌāt, ˈklȯ(ə)r- How to pronounce chlorate (audio) \

Medical Definition of chlorate

: a salt containing the anion ClO3 chlorate of potassium