chlorate

noun

chlo·​rate ˈklȯr-ˌāt How to pronounce chlorate (audio)
: a salt containing the anion ClO3−
chlorate of potassium

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Exposure to chlorate has been linked to potential health issues, particularly affecting the thyroid gland among children and infants. — Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 28 Jan. 2025 Coca-Cola has initiated a recall of several soft drink products in Europe after higher-than-normal levels of chlorate were detected during routine checks at a production plant in Belgium. — Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025

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1823, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of chlorate was in 1823

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chlorate

noun
chlo·​rate ˈklō(ə)r-ˌāt, ˈklȯ(ə)r- How to pronounce chlorate (audio)
: a salt containing the anion ClO3−
chlorate of potassium

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