English word perchloric comes from English chloric, English per-
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| chloric | English (eng) | (chemistry) Of a compound, containing chlorine with a higher oxidation number than equivalent chlorous compounds; especially having an oxidation number of 5. |
| per- | English (eng) | (non-productive) Denoting the sense "by" or "per", as in perchance or perhaps. (chemistry) Added to the name of an element in a polyatomic ion denote the number of atoms of that element (usually four).. (chemistry) Forming nouns and adjectives denoting the maximum proportion of one element in a compound, as in peroxide.. (non-productive) In adjectives and adverbs: denoting the sense [...] |
| perchloric | English (eng) | (chemistry) Describing compounds containing the most highly oxidized state of chlorine. |