perchloride

/pərˈklɔraɪd/
noun
  1. A chemical compound that contains the highest possible amount of chlorine combined with another element.
    • In the reaction, the metal formed a perchloride when exposed to excess chlorine gas.
    • Perchloride of iron is sometimes used in water treatment to remove impurities.
    • The lab ordered perchloride of mercury for a specialized experiment.
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